When CuSO4 is treated with excess KCN solution, what compound(s) is/are formed?
A
K[Cu(CN)2]
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B
K3[Cu(CN)4]
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C
K2[Cu(CN)4]
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D
N≡C−C≡N
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Solution
The correct option is DN≡C−C≡N (CuSO4+2KCN⟶Cu(CN)2+K2SO4)×2 2Cu(CN)2⟶Cu2(CN)2+(CN)2 Cu2(CN)2+6KCN⟶2K3[Cu(CN)4]
So,adding these reactions we get, 2CuSO4+10KCN⟶2K3[Cu(CN)4]+2K2SO4+(CN)2