ti+ ions more stable than ti3+ ion ,why?
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This is due to the inert pair effect.
The stability of lower oxidation state is more than the one with higher oxidation state.
Hence Ti+ is more stable than Ti+3
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ti+ ions are having lower oxidation state than ti³⁺ and is more stable because of the inert pair effect.
For clear understanding, first we need to know what is inert pair effect?
When electrons remain paired in valence shell, the phenomenon is called inert pair effect.
It involves the ability of the outer s-orbital to not get excited and reluctant to take part in bond formation.
The effect leads to decrease in bond energy when moving down in the group, thus lower elements exhibit low oxidation state and hence more stability.
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