Question

Out of cu+ and cu2+, which ion is unstable in aqueous solution and why ?

Answer 1

In an aqueous medium, Cu2+ is more stable than 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 an aqueous solution is unstable. It disproportionates to give Cu2+ and Cu

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