JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3qc041
A blue solution of salt X gives no precipitate with dilute HCl. Passing HX2S through the acidified solution gives a black precipitate Y, which dissolves in hot dilute HNOX3 leaving a pale yellow solid and giving a blue solution Z. Z gives a deep blue species W with excess NHX3. The identity of Y and the spin-only magnetic moment of the cation in W (in BM, using n(n+2)) are
ACuS, 0 BM
BCuS, 2.83 BM
CPbS, 1.73 BM
DCuS, 1.73 BM
Answer: D
Black sulphide from acidic HX2S that dissolves in hot dilute HNOX3 with sulphur deposition and a blue solution is CuS; W is [Cu(NHX3)X4]X2+. CuX2+ is d9 with one unpaired electron, so μ=1×3=1.732≈1.73 BM.