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Q.

CuI2 is unstable even at ordinary temperature because:

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a

the Cu2+ with a comparatively small radius has a strong polarising power

b

both (a) and (c)

c

the I-ion with a large radius has a high polarisability

d

the Cu2+ ion with a 17 electron outer shell has weak polarising power

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

BecauseI- is a big ion and the Cu2+ ion has a short radius and significant polarizing power, CuI2 is unstable at ambient temperature. Steric impediment is caused by its wide radius and high polarisability.
Hence, the option D is correct.

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