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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which one below is a pseudohalide
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D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Pseudohalide ions and Pseudohalogens
There are certain monovalent negative ions made up of two or more electronegative atoms which exhibit properties similar to these of halide ions. Such ions are known as pseudo halide ions just as halide ions, pseudo halide ions have also corresponding dimoric molecules. These are called pseudo halogens and show properties similar to those of halogens.
Pseudohalide Pseudohalogens
cyanide 
Cyanogen
Thiocyanate 
Thiocyanogen
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