Q.

Assertion A: Copper (I) compounds are unstable in aqueous solution.

Reason R: Copper (I) compounds undergo dispropotionation to formCu+2&Cu  in aqueous solution

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a

Both Assertion & Reason are correct but Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion

b

Assertion is correct but Reason is wrong

c

Both Assertion & Reason are correct and Reason is correct explanation for A

d

Both Assertion & Reason are wrong

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

In an aqueous solution, many copper compounds become unstable and undergo a disproportionation reaction.
Cuprous ion (Cu+) is unstable in an aqueous medium because the stability of the aqueous medium depends on the energy of hydration.
In an aqueous solution, Cu+ is oxidised to produce stable form of Cu2+.

2Cu+→Cu+Cu2+

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