The stability of Cu2+ is more than Cu+ salts in aqueous solutions due to:
The stability of Cu2+ is more than Cu+ salts in aqueous solutions due to:
Option 1 -
Second ionisation enthalpy
Option 2 -
First ionisation enthalpy
Option 3 -
Enthalpy of atomisation
Option 4 -
Hydration energy
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:The greater stability of Cu²? (aq) rather than Cu? (aq) is due to the much more negative ΔhydH of Cu²? (aq) than Cu? , which more than compensates for the second ionisation enthalpy of Cu.
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