Explain why cu+ ion is not stable in aqueous solutions?
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In an aqueous medium, Cu2+ is more stablethan Cu+. This is because although energy is required to remove one electron from Cu+ to Cu2+, high hydration energy of Cu2+ compensates for it. Therefore, Cu+ion in anaqueous solution is unstable.
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