JEE Main2004ChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
Excess of KI reacts with CuSO ₄ solution and then Na ₂ ~S ₂ O ₃ solution is added to it. Which of the statements is incorrect for this reaction?
Options
- ACu ₂ I ₂ is reduced
- BEvolved I ₂ is reduced
- CNa ₂ ~S ₂ O ₃ is oxidized
- DCul ₂ is formed
Correct answer
D. Cul ₂ is formed
Step-by-step solution
2 CuSO ₄+4 KI (excess) 2 ~K ₂ SO ₄+ Cu ₂ I ₂+ I ₂ Na ₂ ~S ₂ O ₃+ I ₂ Na ₂ ~S ₄ O ₆+2 Nal