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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsHard

Question

In a quantitative analysis of second group in the lab, H2SH_2S gas is passed in an acidic medium for ppt. When Cu2+Cu^{2+} and Cd2+Cd^{2+} react with KCNKCN, then in which of the following conditions will a precipitate not be formed due to relative stability:

A

K2[Cu(CN)4]K_2[Cu(CN)_4] – More stable, K2[Cd(CN)4]K_2[Cd(CN)_4] – Less stable

B

K2[Cu(CN)4]K_2[Cu(CN)_4] – Less stable, K2[Cd(CN)4]K_2[Cd(CN)_4] – More stable

C

K3[Cu(CN)4]K_3[Cu(CN)_4] – More stable, K2[Cd(CN)4]K_2[Cd(CN)_4] – Less stable

D

K3[Cu(CN)4]K_3[Cu(CN)_4] – Less stable, K3[Cd(CN)4]K_3[Cd(CN)_4] – More stable

Step-by-Step Solution

When KCN is added to a mixture of Cu2+Cu^{2+} and Cd2+Cd^{2+}, both form cyanide complexes. Cu2+Cu^{2+} is reduced to Cu+Cu^+ by the CNCN^- ions and forms the highly stable complex K3[Cu(CN)4]K_3[Cu(CN)_4] (potassium tetracyanidocuprate(I)). Cd2+Cd^{2+} forms a relatively less stable complex, K2[Cd(CN)4]K_2[Cd(CN)_4] (potassium tetracyanidocadmate(II)).

2Cu2++10CN2[Cu(CN)4]3+(CN)22Cu^{2+} + 10CN^- \rightarrow 2[Cu(CN)_4]^{3-} + (CN)_2 \uparrow Cd2++4CN[Cd(CN)4]2Cd^{2+} + 4CN^- \rightarrow [Cd(CN)_4]^{2-}

When H2SH_2S gas is passed through this solution, the highly stable K3[Cu(CN)4]K_3[Cu(CN)_4] does not dissociate to give enough Cu+Cu^+ ions to form a precipitate of Cu2SCu_2S. However, K2[Cd(CN)4]K_2[Cd(CN)_4] is less stable and dissociates to give Cd2+Cd^{2+} ions, which react with H2SH_2S to form a yellow precipitate of CdSCdS. Thus, Cu does not precipitate due to the higher stability of K3[Cu(CN)4]K_3[Cu(CN)_4] relative to K2[Cd(CN)4]K_2[Cd(CN)_4].

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.

CHEMISTRYCoordination Compoundsquantitativeanalysissecondpassedacidic

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