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Which is more stable Cu(2) or Cu(1)..cu(2)is 3d^9,and Cu(1) has 3d^1 configuration?

Which is more stable Cu(2) or Cu(1)..cu(2)is 3d^9,and Cu(1) has 3d^1 configuration?

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Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago
Cu2+ is more stable than Cu+.Stabilitydepends on the hydration energy (enthalpy) of the ions when they bond to the water molecules. The Cu2+ ion has a greater charge density than Cu+ion and thus forms much stronger bonds releasing more energy.

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