Q.

Statement-I: Cuprous ion undergoes disproportionation in aqueous solution

Statement-II: In aqueous solution, cuprous ion is more stable than cupric ion

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a

Both statements I and II are correct

b

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

c

Both statements I and II are incorrect

d

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Cu+(3d10) has a more stable configuration as compared to Cu+2(3d9) but the hydration enthalpy of Cu+2 is higher than Cu+;

Stability of Cu+2(aq)>Cu+(aq)

2Cu+H2OCu+2+Cu

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