Q.

Which of the following represents the correct order of stability of ions in solution? 

a Cu2+>Cu+; b Fe2+>Fe3+; c Cr2+>Cr3+; d Mn2+>Mn3+

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a

 a and c 

b

b and c 

c

 a and d

d

c and d

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Cu2+ ion has a greater charge density than Cu+ ion, thus forms much stronger bonds releasing more energy. The extra energy needed for the second ionization of the copper is more than compensated for by the hydration, so much so that the Cu+ ion loses an electron to become Cu2+ which can then release this hydration energy.
In aqueous solution, Cu+ disproportionate to Cu2+ and Cu
2Cu+Cu2++Cu

In an aqueous media, Fe2+(3d6) quickly oxidizes to Fe3+(3d5), which is more stable.

Cr3+ is more stable in aqueous solution, due to higher hydration energy which is due to smaller size and higher charge

Electronic configuration of Mn2+ is [Ar]3d54s0 and Mn3+ is [Ar]3d44s0. Because of having maximum number of unpaired electrons, Mn2+ is more stable than Mn3+.

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Which of the following represents the correct order of stability of ions in solution? a Cu2+>Cu+; b Fe2+>Fe3+; c Cr2+>Cr3+; d Mn2+>Mn3+