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Cyanogen gas is obtained in the reaction

(a) CuSO4(aq) + KCN → 

(b) K4[Fe(CN)6] + heat 

(c) CH3CN + H2O + Δ 

(d) CH3CONH2 + P2O5Δ 

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The correct option is: (a) CuSO4(aq) + KCN 

Explanation:

On combining solution of copper (II) salts and cyanides, an unstable copper (III) cyanide is formed which rapidly decomposes into copper (I) cyanide and cyanogen.

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