Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution - Exercises - Page 158: 4.35b

Answer

None of the above and it will exist entirely in molecular form.

Work Step by Step

Acetonitrile, CH3CN is covalently bonded so it will not break up into ions and form a salt. It will not donate any protons (again covalentlly bonded) and it will not lead to the formation of OH- ions so it is not a base. It is a stable covalent compound in water.
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