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Explain why `Cu^(+)` ion is not stable in aqueous solutions?

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`Cu^(o+)` in aqueous solution undergoes disproportionation, i.e.,
`2Cu^(o+)toCu^(2+)Cu`
The `E^(ɵ)` value of this is favourable.
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