Q45 / 159 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Cu 2+ aq + X − aq → R.T. CuX↓+ X 2 , 'X' cannot be

  • Correct answer
    A
    Cl-(aq)
  • B
    I-(aq)
  • C
    CN-(aq)
  • D
    SCN-(aq)

Solution

Cu2+(aq) has oxidizing property it oxidize I-(aq),CN-(aq),SCN-(aq) into I 2 ,  (CN) 2 ,  (SCN) 2 respectively but does not oxidize Cl-(aq) as it is a weaker reductant.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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