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Select the correct statements about copper(II) in the qualitative scheme.

  1. AExcess reduces to copper(I), which is held as a cyano complex (cyanogen is evolved).
  2. B dissolves in yellow ammonium sulphide, so copper is placed in group IIB.
  3. CA little gives a pale blue basic precipitate, which dissolves in excess to give deep blue .
  4. D gives chocolate-brown .

Answer: A, C, D

Statements 1 to 3 are the usual tests. is insoluble in yellow ammonium sulphide, so copper belongs to group IIA, which makes statement 4 incorrect.
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