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Which of the two ions Ca^(2+) " or " Zn^...

Which of the two ions `Ca^(2+) " or " Zn^(2+)` is more stable and why ?

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`Ca^(2+)` due to octet configuration. `Zn^(2+)` has pseudo inert gas configuration
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