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why aqueous cu2+ is more stable than cu+ ?

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{C u}^{2 +}

is more stable than

{C u}^{+}

. Reason: Electrode potential is more important in determining stable oxidation state than electronic configuration.

{C u}^{+}

is less stable than

{C u}^{2 +}

{F e}^{3 +}

is more stable than

{F e}^{2 +}

. Reason: Half filled and completely filled subshells are more stable.

C u^{+}

ion is not stable in aqueous solution because of disproportionation reaction.

E^{\circ}

value for disproportionation of

C u^{+}

E^{\circ} C u^{2} / C u = 0.34 V)

Why is cu+2 is more stable than cu+ even after its d9 orbital

Why cu2+ more stabler than cu+ though cu+ has completely filled d orbital?

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