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General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12010954

Excess of KI reacts with CuSO4 solution and then Na2S2O3 solution is added to it. Which of the statements is incorrect for this reaction?

  • Cu2I2 is reduced

  • Evolved I2 is reduced

  • Na2S2O3 is oxidized

  • CuI2 is formed

Solution

D.

CuI2 is formed

CuSO4 + 2KI → Cul2 + I2 
Thus Cul2 is not formed.