The equilibrium 2Cu^I Cu^0 + Cu^ II in aqueous medium at 25 °C shifts towards the left in the presence of

JEE Advanced 2011 Chemistry question

The equilibrium in aqueous medium at 25 °C shifts towards the left in the presence of

(A)
(B)Correct
(C)Correct
(D)Correct

Answer: (B),(C),(D)

Solution

In water disproportionates into Cu and (the equilibrium lies to the right). The equilibrium shifts to the left (towards Cu(I)) if Cu(I) is removed from solution as a very insoluble salt or a very stable complex, because the system then produces more Cu(I) by comproportionation,

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