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Account for the following :(a) Cu+ is unstable in an aqueous solution.(b) Transition metals form complex compounds.

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(a) Because Cu+ undergoes disproportionation as 2Cu+  Cu + Cu2+ Hydiation enthalpy of Cu2+ is higher than that of Cu+ which Compensates the I.E.2 of cu involved in the formation of Cu2+ ions.

(b)Because of small size of metal, high ionic charge and availability of vacant d-orbital.



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