Question

Assign the reason for the following :
Copper (I) ion is not known in aqueous solution.
Copper (I) compounds are unstable in aqueous solution and undergo disproportionation.
2Cu⁺ → Cu²⁺ + Cu
The higher stability of Cu²⁺ is due to the high heat of hydration of Cu²⁺ than Cu⁺.

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