Q.

Statement-1: Many copper (I) compounds are unstable in aqueous
solution and undergo disproportionation
Statement-2: Cu2+ is more stable than Cu+ because of much more negative ΔhydH of Cu2+ than Cu+, which more than compensates for second ionisation enthalpy.

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a

 Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

b

Stat.ement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statemen-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

c

Statement-1 is True, Stat.ement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1. 

d

Statement--1 is True. Statement-2 is False. 

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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