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[CuCl4]2– exists while [Cul4]2– does not exist, because

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a

I is stronger oxidant than Cl

b

I is weaker reductant than Cl

c

I is stronger reductant than Cl

d

None of the above

answer is A.

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  • But in [CuI4]2- the bigger iodide ion makes the compound unstable. 
  • When copper cation comes in contact with iodide anion, iodide get oxidized to iodine molecule hence the formation of the above complex ion does not take place
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