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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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Answer» (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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