Statement I: CuI2 is not stableStatement II:Cu+2 gets reduced , I- getsoxidised
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a
Statement I and Statement II both are correct
b
Statement I is correct Statement II is incorrect
c
Statement I is incorrect Statement II is correct
d
Statement I is incorrect Statement II is incorrect
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
I- ion is good reducing agent and it is stabilise the lowest oxidation state metals.so all Cu(II) halides areknown except the iodide. In this case, Cu2+ oxidises I– to I2 ; 2Cu+2 +4I- →Cu2I2 +I2