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Introduction to Imperfections in Solids

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Explain why $C u^{+}$ ion is not stable in aqueous solutions?

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$C u^{+}$ $in aqueous solution$

$C u^{+}$ ion is unstable in aq. solution and disproportionate to give $C u^{2 +}$ and $C u$ .

It is given as;

$2 C u^{+} (a q) \to C u^{2 +} (a q) + C u (s)$

The release of hydration energy during the formation of $C u^{2 +}$ compensates the energy required to remove an electron from $d^{10}$ configuration.

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