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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 4. d and f- block elements

The electronic configuration of \(\mathrm{Cu}\) (II) is \(3 \mathrm{d}^9\) whereas that of \(\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{I})\) is \(3 \mathrm{d}^{10}\). Which of the following is correct?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Cu}\) \((II)\) is less stable
  2. B Stability of \(\mathrm{Cu}\) \((I)\) and \(\mathrm{Cu}\) \((II)\) depends on nature of copper salts
  3. C \(\mathrm{Cu}\) \((II)\) is more stable
  4. D \(\mathrm{Cu}\) \((I)\) and \(\mathrm{Cu}\) \((II)\) are equally stable
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(C) \(\mathrm{Cu}\) \((II)\) is more stable

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\(\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{II})\) is more stable than \(\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{I})\) because hydration energy of \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+2}\) ion compensate \(\mathrm{IE}_2\) of \(\mathrm{Cu}\).
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