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The most stable oxidation state of copper is

A

`+1`

B

`+2`

C

`+3`

D

`+4`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`+2` is most important oxidation state
`Cu^(+1)+e^(-)rarrCu,E^(@)=+0.52V`
`Cu^(+2)+2e^(-)rarrCu,E^(@)=+0.34V`
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