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Statement-1: Many copper (I) compound ar...

Statement-1: Many copper (I) compound are unstable in aqueous solution and undergo disproportionation.
Statement-2: `Cu^(2+)` I mre stable than `Cu^(+)` because of much more negative `Delta_(hyd)H^(@)` of `Cu^(2+)` than `Cu^(+)`, which more than compensates for seconds ionisation enthalpy.

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The unique behaviour of CU, having a positive E^(@) (reduction potential) accounts for its inability to liberate H_(2) from acids,. Only oxidising acids (nitric acid and hot concentrated sulphuric acid) react with Cu. The high energy of transform Cu(s) to Cu^(2+)(aq.) is not balanced by its hydration enthalpy. On the other hand, All Cu(II) halides are known except iodide. in this case, Cu^(2+) oxidises I^(-) to I_(2) : 2Cu^(2+)+4I^(-) to 2CuI(s)+I_(2) However, copper (I) compounds are unstable in aqueous solution annd undergo disproportionation. 2Cu^(+)(aq.)toCu^(2+)(aq.)+Cu The stability of Cu^(2+)(aq.) rather than Cu^(+)(aq) is due to the much more negative Delta_(Hyd) of Cu^(2+)(aq.) than Cu^(+)(aq.) Q. Select the correct chemical change:

The unique behaviour of CU, having a positive E^(@) (reduction potential) accounts for its inability to liberate H_(2) from acids,. Only oxidising acids (nitric acid and hot concentrated sulphuric acid) react with Cu. The high energy of transform Cu(s) to Cu^(2+)(aq.) is not balanced by its hydration enthalpy. On the other hand, All Cu(II) halides are known except iodide. in this case, Cu^(2+) oxidises I^(-) to I_(2) : 2Cu^(2+)+4I^(-) to 2CuI(s)+I_(2) However, copper (I) compounds are unstable in aqueous solution annd undergo disproportionation. 2Cu^(+)(aq.)toCu^(2+)(aq.)+Cu The stability of Cu^(2+)(aq.) rather than Cu^(+)(aq) is due to the much more negative Delta_(Hyd) of Cu^(2+)(aq.) than Cu^(+)(aq.) Q. Select the correct chemical change:

The unique behaviour of CU, having a positive E^(@) (reduction potential) accounts for its inability to liberate H_(2) from acids,. Only oxidising acids (nitric acid and hot concentrated sulphuric acid) react with Cu. The high energy of transform Cu(s) to Cu^(2+)(aq.) is not balanced by its hydration enthalpy. On the other hand, All Cu(II) halides are known except iodide. in this case, Cu^(2+) oxidises I^(-) to I_(2) : 2Cu^(2+)+4I^(-) to 2CuI(s)+I_(2) However, copper (I) compounds are unstable in aqueous solution annd undergo disproportionation. 2Cu^(+)(aq.)toCu^(2+)(aq.)+Cu The stability of Cu^(2+)(aq.) rather than Cu^(+)(aq) is due to the much more negative Delta_(Hyd) of Cu^(2+)(aq.) than Cu^(+)(aq.) Q. Consider the following transformation: CuSO_(4)(aq.)+KI(excess)to product Select the correct statement:

The unique behaviour of CU, having a positive E^(@) (reduction potential) accounts for its inability to liberate H_(2) from acids,. Only oxidising acids (nitric acid and hot concentrated sulphuric acid) react with Cu. The high energy of transform Cu(s) to Cu^(2+)(aq.) is not balanced by its hydration enthalpy. On the other hand, All Cu(II) halides are known except iodide. in this case, Cu^(2+) oxidises I^(-) to I_(2) : 2Cu^(2+)+4I^(-) to 2CuI(s)+I_(2) However, copper (I) compounds are unstable in aqueous solution annd undergo disproportionation. 2Cu^(+)(aq.)toCu^(2+)(aq.)+Cu The stability of Cu^(2+)(aq.) rather than Cu^(+)(aq) is due to the much more negative Delta_(Hyd) of Cu^(2+)(aq.) than Cu^(+)(aq.) Q. Consider the following transformation: CuSO_(4)(aq.)+KI(excess)to product Select the correct statement:

(A) : Cu^(+2) (aq) is more stable than Cu^(+)(aq) (R): Heat of hydration of Cu^(+2) is more than IP_(2) of Cu

Aqurated copper (I) catin undergoes disproportionation as 2Cu^(+)(aq) rarr Cu^(2+) (aq) + Cu , because