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COMEDK · Chemistry · 24. Coordination Compounds

Observe the given below reaction.
Aqueous \(\mathrm{CuSO}_4 \xrightarrow{\text { Excess } a q \mathrm{KCN}} A \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}} B\)
A, B respectively are

  1. A \(\mathrm{K}_3\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]\), no precipitate
  2. B \(\mathrm{K}_2\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]\), no precipitate
  3. C \(\mathrm{K}_4\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]\), white ppt.
  4. D \(\mathrm{K}_2\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]\), black precipitate
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Correct Answer

(A) \(\mathrm{K}_3\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]\), no precipitate

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Detailed explanation

The complete reaction is as follow. As \(\mathrm{CN}^{-}\)is a strong ligand, the complex formed is highly stable and does not dissociate to give \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\)ions. However, no precipitate of CuS is formed when \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}\) gas is passes through solution.