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JEE Main 2022d and f Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (27 Jun Shift 1)

Question

The number of statement(s) correct from the following for Copper is/are

(A) CuII complexes are always paramagnetic

(B) CuI complexes are generally colourless

(C) CuI is easily oxidized

(D) In Fehling solution, the active reagent has CuI

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Correct answer
3

Step-by-step explanation

Cu(I) have fulfilled d-subshell and does not have any unpaired electrons so, its complexes will be colourless mostly. and it will be diamagnetic. But Cu(II) has one unpaired electron, so, it will be paramagnetic. 

A,B,C are correct and D is incorrect because Fehling solution has CuII

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