Assertion :Cu+ ion is unstable in aqueous solution, whereas Fe2+ ion is stable. Reason: Cu+ disproportionate in aqueous solution.
Read the above assertion and reason and choose the correct option regarding it.
A
Statement -1 is true, statement-2 is true; statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1
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B
Statement -1 is true, statement -2 is true; statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for statement-1
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C
Statement-1 is true, statement -2 is false
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D
Statement -1 is false, statement -2 is true
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Solution
The correct option is A Statement -1 is true, statement-2 is true; statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1 Cu(I) ion oxidizes and reduces simultaneously in aqueous solution to give Cu(II) and Cu ions. Therefore Cu(I) complexes are generally unstable in aqueous media and tend to disproportionate. For instance, the disproportionation of non-complexed Cu(I) in water is characterized by an equilibrium constant as large as Kdisp=106.