MCQ
ll Cu(II) halides are known except the iodide. The reason for it is that:
  • A
    iodide is a bulky ion.
  • B
    Cu2+ oxidizes iodide to iodine.
  • C
    $\text{Cu}^{2+}_\text{(aq)}$ has much more negative hydration enthalpy.
  • D
    Cu2+ ion has smaller size.

Answer

  1. Cu2+ oxidizes iodide to iodine.

Explanation:

All Cu(II) halides are known except the iodine because Cu2+ oxidizes iodine to iodine.

2Cu2++ 4I−1 → 2CuI(S)​ + I2​.

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