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A coordination entity formed when excess of aqueous KCN is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate? when H2S(g) is passed through this solution?

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ppt formed
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no ppt formed
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ppt disappears for a while
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Solution

The correct option is A no ppt formed
When excess of aqueous KCN is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate, the coordination entity [Cu(CN)4]3− is formed. which on reaction with H2S does not give any ppt.
The reaction taking place is as follows:

CuSO4+KCN→Cu(CN)2
2Cu(CN)2→2CuCN+NC−CN (Cyanogen)
CuCN+KCN→K3[Cu(CN)4]
K3[Cu(CN)4]→3K⊕+[Cu(CN)4]−3H2S→ no ppt

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