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Q.Which compound is formed when excess of KCN is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate ?

(a) Cu2(CN)2Cu_2(CN)_2
(b) K2[Cu(CN)6]K_2[Cu(CN)_6]
(c) K[Cu(CN)2]K[Cu(CN)_2]
(d) Cu2(CN)2+(CN)2Cu_2(CN)_2+(CN)_2
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With limited KCN, Cu2+Cu^{2+} gives unstable Cu(CN)2Cu(CN)_2 which decomposes to CuCNCuCN + cyanogen gas; with excess KCN, the CuCNCuCN precipitate redissolves as a soluble potassium cyanocuprate(I) complex.

The sequence is: Cu2++2CN−→Cu(CN)2Cu^{2+} + 2CN^- \rightarrow Cu(CN)_2 (unstable) →2CuCN+(CN)2↑\rightarrow 2CuCN + (CN)_2\uparrow — cyanide reduces Cu(II)Cu(II) to Cu(I)Cu(I) while itself being oxidised to cyanogen. This CuCNCuCN precipitate then dissolves in excess KCNKCN to give a soluble cyanocuprate(I) complex anion. Options (a) and (d) describe the intermediate/decomposition stage before excess cya …

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