Cd2+ and Cu2+ are separated by complex formation using KCN in which K3[Cu(CN)4] is more stable than K4[Cd(CN)4]; on passing H2S gas CdS is percipitated.
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Cd2+ and Cu2+ are separated by complex formation formation using KCN in which.K3[Cu(CN)4]. is more stable than .K4[Cd(CN)4]; on passing H2S gas.CdS is percipitated. [Cu(NH3)]4SO4+10KCN+8H2O→2K3[Cu(CN)4]+2K2SO4+8NH4OH+(CN)2 [Cd(NH3)]4SO4+4KCN+4H2O→K2[Cd(CN)4]+K2SO4+4NH4OH The second ionization of potassium cadmicyanide is higher than that of potassium cuprocyanide so that suffiient Cd (II) ions are present in solution. Hence, when hydrogen sulphide is passed, only CdS is precipitated.