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Out of `Cu_(2)Cl_(2)` and `CuCl_(2)`, which is more stable and why?

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`CuCl_2` is more stable than `Cu_2Cl_2` . The higher stability of `CuCl_2` is because of high enthalpy of hydration of `Cu^(2+)` (aq) than that of `Cu^+ (aq)` .
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