Q.

Statement I:  Stability of Cu+2> Cu+
Statement II: Hydration enthalpy of Cu+2> Cu+

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a

Statement I and Statement II both are correct

b

Statement I is correct Statement II is incorrect

c

Statement I is incorrect Statement II is correct

d

Statement I is incorrect Statement II is incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The stability of Cu2+ (aq) rather than Cu+(aq) is due to the much more negative hydH of Cu2+ (aq) than Cu+, which more than
compensates for the second ionization enthalpy of Cu.

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Statement I:  Stability of Cu+2> Cu+Statement II: Hydration enthalpy of Cu+2> Cu+