JEE Advanced2006Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
CuSO ₄ decolourises on addition of KCN , the product is
Options
- A[ Cu ( CN )₄ ]²⁻
- BCu ²⁺ get reduced to form [ Cu ( CN )₄ ]³⁻
- CCu ( CN )₂
- DCuCN
Correct answer
D. CuCN
Step-by-step solution
CuSO ₄ decolourise on addition of KCN , the product is CuCN along with ( CN )₂ but in excess of KCN is form colourless potassium tetra cyano cuperate (I)