NEETChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1
CuSO4 when reacts with KCN forms CuCN, which is insoluble in water. It is soluble in excess of KCN, due to formation of the following complex
- AK2[Cu(CN)4]
- BK3[Cu(CN)4]
- CCuCN2
- DCu[KCu(CN)4].
View written solutionFree
Correct answer: B
Copper sulphate react with KCN to give white ppt of CuCN and cyanogen gas. The insoluble copper cyanide dissolve in excess of KCN and give soluble potassium cuprocyanide
2CuSO4 + 4KCN 2CuCN + (CN)2 + 2K2SO4
CuCN + 3KCN K3[Cu(CN)4]
More from Coordination Compounds
- In the silver plating of copper, K[Ag(CN)2] is used instead of AgNO3. The reason is2002 · MCQ
- Which of the following will give maximum number of isomers?2001 · MCQ
- Which statement is incorrect?2001 · MCQ
- Which of the following organometallic compounds is and bonded?2001 · MCQ
- Which of the following will exhibit maximum ionic conductivity?2001 · MCQ
- Coordination number of Ni in [Ni(C2O4)3]4 is2001 · MCQ
- Shape of Fe(CO)5 is2000 · MCQ
- Which complex compound will give four isomers?2000 · MCQ