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Which compound is formed when an excess of KCN is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate?


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K3[Cu(CN)4]

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K[Cu(CN)2]

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K2[Cu(CN)4]

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Cu(CN)2

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Solution

The correct option is A

K3[Cu(CN)4]


2CuSO4+10KCN2K3[Cu(CN)4]+2K2SO4+(CN)2

First Cu(CN)2 is formed which decomposes to form cyanogen (CN)2 and Cu2(CN)2. Cu2(CN)2 further combines with KCN to form K3[Cu(CN)4].


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