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When KCN is added to CuSO4 solution, there is formation of the stable water soluble complex. This complex is :

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K4[Cu(CN)6]
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K3[Cu(CN)4]
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K2[Cu(CN)4]
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K[Cu(CN)3]
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Solution

The correct option is A K3[Cu(CN)4]
When KCN is added to CuSO4 solution, the following reaction occurs.
4KCN+CuSO4K3[Cu(CN)4]
Hence, the complex formed is K3[Cu(CN)4].

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