Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Assertion (A) C $u^{2 +}$ iodide is not known.

Reason (R) C $u^{2 +}$ oxidises $I^{-}$ to iodine.

1. Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

3. Assertion is not true but the reason is true.

4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Hint: C

u^{2 +}

oxidises

I^{-}

to iodine.

Iodide ions are strong reducing agents. Therefore, Copper (II) Iodide is converted into Cu₂I₂ and I₂. C

u^{2 +}

oxidises

I^{-}

to iodine is also a correct explanation

2CuI₂

\to

Cu₂I₂ + I₂

Hence, both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.