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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Cu exist as Cu\(^+\) and Cu\(^{2+}\) ion. Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. A Cu\(^{2+}\) in aqueous solution undergoes disproportionation reaction
  2. B Cu\(^+\) is 3d\(^{10}\) and Cu\(^{2+}\) is 3d\(^9\) but Cu\(^{2+}\)is more stable.
  3. C stability of Cu\(^+\) and Cu\(^{2+}\) depends on nature of copper salt
  4. D Cu\(^+\) and Cu\(^{2+}\) are equally stable
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(B) Cu\(^+\) is 3d\(^{10}\) and Cu\(^{2+}\) is 3d\(^9\) but Cu\(^{2+}\)is more stable.

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Cu\(^+\) is 3d\(^{10}\) and Cu\(^{2+}\) is 3d\(^9\) but Cu\(^{2+}\)is more stable.
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