Among the properties given below, the set of properties shown by ${\rm{C}}{{\rm{N}}^ - }$ ion towards metal species is :1. Reducing; 2. Oxidising ; 3. Complexation

NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: REDOX REACTIONS

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Among the properties given below, the set of properties shown by

\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{N}^ - }

ion towards metal species is :1. Reducing; 2. Oxidising ; 3. Complexation

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Correct option: A

1,3

Option A (1,3) is correct because CN- can act as a reducing agent and form complexes with metals.

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\mathrm{MnO}_4^ - + {\mathrm{C}_2}\mathrm{O}_4^{2 - } + {\mathrm{H}^ + } \to \mathrm{M}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }} + \mathrm{C}{\mathrm{O}_2} + {\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{O}

\mathrm{MnO}_4^ -

{\mathrm{C}_2}\mathrm{O}_4^{2 - }

{\mathrm{H}^ + }