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Copper exhibits only +2 oxidation state in its stable compounds. Why?A. Coppper is a transition metal in +2 stateB. `+` 2 state compounds of copper are formed by exothermic reactionsC. 2D. 2

Answer» Correct Answer - B
The stability of `Cu^(2+)`(aq) rather then `Cu^(+)`,(aq) is due to much more negative `Delta_("hyd")H^(@) " of " Cu^(2+)`(aq) than `Cu^(+)`, which compensates for second ionisation enthalpy of Cu.


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