When Cu2+ ion is treated with KI,

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Question:
When Cu2+ ion is treated with KI, a white precipitate is formed. Explain the reaction with the help of the chemical equation.

Solution:

2Cu2+ + 4I- → Cu2I2 + I2

Cu2+ gets reduced to Cu+, and I– gets oxidized to I2.