Question

8. Explain
Explain with proper reasons
reasons which of the
following cations will have greater polarising
power:
Cu+ Or Na+​

Answer 1

Answer:

The polarization power of Cu(I) ions is greater than the polarization power of Sodium(I) ions as copper(I) ions has pseudo inert gas configuration i.e., 18 electrons in outermost shell. For the same reason, the polarization power of silver(I) ions is greater than the polarization power of K(I) ions.

Thus, the options B and C are correct and the options A and D are incorrect.

Explanation: