Q.

Excess of KI reacts with CuSO4 solution and then NaSS2O3 solution is added to it. Which of the statements is incorrect for this reaction?

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a

CuI2 is formed

b

evolved I2 is reduced

c

Cu2I2 is formed

d

Na2S2O3 is oxidised

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Potassium iodide and copper sulphate react to produce cuprous iodide and iodine.
2CuSO4+4KICu2I2+I2+2K2SO4;

CuI2 does not, therefore, result from this reaction.
As a result, option B is erroneous and option A is the proper choice.
To create sodium tetrathionate, sodium thiosulphate is titrated with the freed iodine.
2Na2S2O3+I2Na2S4O6+2NaI
Iodine is oxidised whereas sodium thiosulfate is decreased.

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Excess of KI reacts with CuSO4 solution and then NaSS2O3 solution is added to it. Which of the statements is incorrect for this reaction?