Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

SCN^-1

  1. thiocyanate

  2. cynide

  3. cynate

  4. suphuricscynide
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The SCN^-1 ion is named thiocyanate according to IUPAC nomenclature. The prefix 'thio-' indicates that sulfur replaces oxygen in the cyanate ion (OCN^-1). Options B and C contain misspellings of cyanide and cyanate, while option D is not a recognized chemical name.

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