Hello,
I am having trouble with an assignment.
There are 2 questions i am stuck on which are ~
1. Explain why one isomer of 2-hydroxypropanenitrile is likely to be more toxic than the other
2. Inorganic cyanide in the form of K+ CN- is much more toxic than 2-hydroxypropanenitrile. The cyanide bonds with haemoglobin in blood replacing bonded oxygen and causing death.
Explain the difference in toxicity between the 2 substances.
If anyone can help i would be most grateful!
Thank you.