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Which of the following statements regarding copper salts is not true?

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a

Copper(!) disproportionates to Cu and Cu(II) is aqueous solution

b

Copper(!) can be stabilized by the formation of insoluble complex compounds such as CuCl2 and Cu(CN)2.

c

Copper(II) oxide is red powder

d

Copper sulphate molecule is associated with five molecules of water

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Copper(II) oxide is black powder.

(A)Copper (I) dispropotionates to copper and copper (II) ion in aqueous solution. Cu2​O+H2​SO4​→CuSO4​+H2​O+Cu. Hence, the statement A is true.
(B)Copper (I) can be stabilized by the formation of insoluble complex compounds such as CuCl2−​andCu(CN)2−​
CuCl+Cl−→CuCl2−​
2Cu+2H++4CN−→2Cu(CN)2−​+H2​. Hence, statement B is true
 Hence, the statement B is true.
(C)  Copper (I) oxide is red power whereas Copper (II) oxide is black solid. Hence, the statement C is not true.
(D) The water of crystallization of copper sulphate is five (CuSO4​.5H2​O). Hence, the statement D is true.

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Which of the following statements regarding copper salts is not true?