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All halides of $C u (I I)$ are known except the iodide because:

{C u}^{2 +}

oxidises

I^{-}

I_{2}

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copper (II) iodine undergoes disproportionation

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I_{2}

is a good oxidizing agent

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iodine atom has electron affinity

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Solution

The correct option is D ${C u}^{2 +}$ oxidises $I^{-}$ to $I_{2}$
The reason is $C u^{2 +}$ oxidizes iodide to iodine.Hence all halides of $C u (I I)$ are known except the iodide.
Hence option A is correct answer.

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