Question

The electronic configuration of Cu(II) is 3d⁹ whereas that of Cu(I) is 3d¹⁰. Which of the following is correct.
(a) Cu(II) is more stable
(b) Cu(II) is less stable
(c) Cu(I) and Cu(II) are equally stable
(d) Stability of Cu(I) and Cu(II) depends on nature of copper salts

Answer 1

exceptional cu(II) is more stable