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

A

Cu(II) is more stable

B

Cu(II) is less stable

C

Cu(I) and Cu(II) are equally stable

D

Stability of Cu(I) and Cu(II) depends on nature of copper salts

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The correct Answer is:
A
Due to completely filled electronic configuration `d^(10)` is more stable.
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