NEET2007Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Cyanogen gas is obtained in the reaction
Options
- A( CuSO _ 4(a q) + KCN )
- B( K ₄ [ Fe ( CN )₆ ] heat )
- C( CH ₃ CN + H ₂ O )
- D( CH ₃ CONH ₂+ P ₂ O ₅ )
Correct answer
A. ( CuSO _ 4(a q) + KCN )
Step-by-step solution
(2 CuSO ₄+4 KCN ( CN )₂+2 CuCN +2 ~K ₂ SO ₄ ) On combining solution of copper (II) salts and cyanides, an unstable copper (III) cyanide is formed which rapidly decomposes into copper (I) cyanide and cyanogen.