The equilibrium $2 \mathrm{Cu}^{\mathrm{I}} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Cu}^0+\mathrm{Cu}^{\text {II }}$ in…

The equilibrium $2 \mathrm{Cu}^{\mathrm{I}} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Cu}^0+\mathrm{Cu}^{\text {II }}$ in aqueous medium at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ shifts towards the left in the presence of
  1. $\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}$
  2. $\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$
  3. $\mathrm{SCN}^{-}$
  4. $\mathrm{CN}^{-}$

Solution

$\mathrm{Cl}^{-}, \mathrm{CN}^{-}$and $\mathrm{SCN}^{-}$froms precipitate with $\mathrm{Cu}$ (I), remove $\mathrm{Cu}$ (I) ion from equilibrium and reaction shift in direction shift in backward direction according to Le-Chatelier's principle.

Asked in: JEE Advanced 2011 (Paper 2)

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