Question:
explain why cu+ ion is not stable in aqueous solution
Answer:
The stability of Cu2+ (aq) rather than Cu+ (aq) is due to the much more negative ∆hydH of Cu2+ (aq) than Cu+, which more than compensates for the second ionisation enthalpy of Cu.
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