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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsMedium

Question

Copper sulphate dissolves in excess of KCN\text{KCN} to give:

A

CuCN\text{CuCN}

B

[Cu(CN)4]3[\text{Cu}(\text{CN})_4]^{3-}

C

[Cu(CN)4]2[\text{Cu}(\text{CN})_4]^{2-}

D

Cu(CN)2\text{Cu}(\text{CN})_2

Step-by-Step Solution

When copper sulphate (CuSO4\text{CuSO}_4) reacts with potassium cyanide (KCN\text{KCN}), initially a yellow precipitate of cupric cyanide Cu(CN)2\text{Cu}(\text{CN})_2 is formed. This cupric cyanide is unstable and decomposes to give white cuprous cyanide (CuCN\text{CuCN}) and cyanogen gas (C2N2\text{C}_2\text{N}_2). 2Cu2++4CN2Cu(CN)22CuCN+(CN)22\text{Cu}^{2+} + 4\text{CN}^- \rightarrow 2\text{Cu}(\text{CN})_2 \rightarrow 2\text{CuCN} + (\text{CN})_2 Cuprous cyanide (CuCN\text{CuCN}) dissolves in excess of KCN\text{KCN} to form a soluble complex, potassium tetracyanidocuprate(I). CuCN+3KCNK3[Cu(CN)4]3K++[Cu(CN)4]3\text{CuCN} + 3\text{KCN} \rightarrow \text{K}_3[\text{Cu}(\text{CN})_4] \rightleftharpoons 3\text{K}^+ + [\text{Cu}(\text{CN})_4]^{3-}

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Coordination Compounds. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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