The electronic configurationo of Cu(II) is `3d^(9)` whereas that of Cu(I) is `3d^(10)`. Which of the following is correct ?

Options

A. `Cu^(2+)` is more stable than `Cu^(+)`
B. `Cu^(2+)` is less stable than `Cu^(+)`
C. `Cu^(2+)` and `Cu^(+)` ions are equally stable
D. stabllity of `Cu^(+)` and `Cu^(2+)` depends on the nature of copper salts

Answer

A