Cyanide ions (CN-) are chemical compounds that contain the cyano group, consisting of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom. They are present in various forms such as hydrogen cyanide (HCN), potassium cyanide (KCN), and sodium cyanide (NaCN). Cyanide compounds are found naturally in some foods and plants but are also synthesized for industrial applications, including mining, electroplating, and the production of plastics and chemicals.
