$\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$ does not form $\mathrm{CuI}_2$. This is because $\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$

$\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$ does not form $\mathrm{CuI}_2$. This is because $\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$
  1. reduces $\mathrm{I}^{-}$to $\mathrm{I}^{3-}$
  2. undergoes self oxidation and reduction to form $\mathrm{Cu}$ and $\mathrm{Cu}^{3+}$
  3. oxidizes $\mathrm{I}^{-}$to $\mathrm{I}_2$
  4. is unstable in water

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Asked in: AP EAMCET 2017 (25 Apr Shift 2)

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