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'''Cyanide''' is an important [[polyatomic ion]] with [[chemical formula]] is CN<sup>-</sup>. It is highly [[toxic]], and has been used as a [[weapon]] in various [[murder]]s and [[suicide]]s.
'''Cyanide''' is an important [[polyatomic ion]] with [[chemical formula]] is CN<sup>-</sup>. It is highly [[toxic]], and has been used as a [[weapon]] in various [[murder]]s and [[suicide]]s. Some reports suggest that [[Iraq]] has used hydrogen cyanide in chemical attacks against the Kurds during the [[Iran-Iraq War]].
Cyanide is often described as having the smell of bitter almonds.
==Sources==
*[http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/cyanide/basics/facts.asp CDC: Facts about Cyanide]
[[Category:Ions]]
[[Category:Ions]]
[[Category:Poisons]]