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'''Cyanogen''' was a poisonous gas used by the [[Fourth Doctor]] to try and stop [[Mehendri Solon|Solon]] from resurrecting [[Morbius]]. | '''Cyanogen''' was a poisonous gas used by the [[Fourth Doctor]] to try and stop [[Mehendri Solon|Solon]] from resurrecting [[Morbius]]. | ||
It could be synthesized from hydrogen [[Cyanide|cyanide]] also known as [[prussic acid]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]'') | It could be synthesized from hydrogen [[Cyanide|cyanide]], also known as [[prussic acid]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]'') | ||
== Behind the Scenes == | == Behind the Scenes == | ||
Revision as of 02:56, 20 September 2020
Cyanogen was a poisonous gas used by the Fourth Doctor to try and stop Solon from resurrecting Morbius.
It could be synthesized from hydrogen cyanide, also known as prussic acid. (TV: The Brain of Morbius)
Behind the Scenes
This is an example of the show using real science. Cyanogen can, in fact, be produced from hydrogen cyanide via oxidation and a catalyst such as oxygen or hydrogen peroxide.[1]
