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CuS is dissolved in dil. HNO3. Balanced equation with correct products is

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a

CuS  + 2H+ + 3NO3- →  CuNO32 + H2S + H2O + NO2

b

3CuS  + 8H+ + 8NO3- →  3CuNO32 + 3S + 4H2O + 2NO

c

3CuS  + 4NO3- →  CuNO32 + 3H2S + H2O

d

None of the above in correct

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

CuS (black ppt.) on boiling with HNO3 results in the formation of colloidal S and blue colored solution of CuNO32.CuS+HNO3→Cu(NO3)2+ S +NO+H2O     Oxidation half reaction CuS+HNO3→Cu(NO3)2+S  CuS+2HNO3→Cu(NO3)2+S+2H++2e----(1)     Reduction half reaction HNO3→NO+H2O HNO3+3H++3e-→NO+2H2O ---(2) (1)×3+(2)×2⇒3CuS+8HNO3→3Cu(NO3)2+3S+2NO+4H2O
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