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Select the correct statement, for non stoichiometric cuprous oxide `Cu_(1.8)O`.

A

a) `%` of `Cu^(2+)` in total copper is `11.11%`

B

b) `%` of `Cu^(1+)` in total copper is `11.11%`

C

c) It behaves like `p`-type semiconductor

D

d) Defect is metal deficiency defect

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To solve the question regarding the non-stoichiometric cuprous oxide `Cu_(1.8)O`, we will analyze the composition of the compound and determine the correct statements based on the information provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Composition of Cuprous Oxide**: - The formula `Cu_(1.8)O` indicates that there are 1.8 copper (Cu) atoms for every oxygen (O) atom. 2. **Determine the Oxidation States**: - In cuprous oxide, copper can exist in two oxidation states: Cu⁺ (cuprous) and Cu²⁺ (cupric). - The oxidation state of oxygen is -2. 3. **Set Up the Charge Balance Equation**: - Let the number of Cu⁺ ions be \( x \). - Then the number of Cu²⁺ ions will be \( 1.8 - x \). - The total positive charge must balance the negative charge from oxygen: \[ x + 2(1.8 - x) - 2 = 0 \] 4. **Solve the Charge Balance Equation**: - Rearranging the equation: \[ x + 3.6 - 2x - 2 = 0 \] \[ -x + 1.6 = 0 \implies x = 1.6 \] - Therefore, the number of Cu⁺ ions is 1.6 and the number of Cu²⁺ ions is: \[ 1.8 - 1.6 = 0.2 \] 5. **Calculate the Percentages**: - **Percentage of Cu⁺ ions**: \[ \text{Percentage of Cu}^+ = \left(\frac{1.6}{1.8}\right) \times 100 = 88.88\% \] - **Percentage of Cu²⁺ ions**: \[ \text{Percentage of Cu}^{2+} = \left(\frac{0.2}{1.8}\right) \times 100 = 11.11\% \] 6. **Evaluate the Statements**: - **Option A**: Percentage of Cu²⁺ ions in total copper is 11.11% (Correct). - **Option B**: Percentage of Cu⁺ ions in total copper is 11.11% (Incorrect, it is 88.88%). - **Option C**: It behaves like a p-type semiconductor (Correct, due to the presence of holes from Cu²⁺). - **Option D**: The defect is a metal deficiency defect (Correct, as it involves the loss of Cu atoms). ### Conclusion: The correct statements are: - A: Correct - C: Correct - D: Correct - B: Incorrect

To solve the question regarding the non-stoichiometric cuprous oxide `Cu_(1.8)O`, we will analyze the composition of the compound and determine the correct statements based on the information provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Composition of Cuprous Oxide**: - The formula `Cu_(1.8)O` indicates that there are 1.8 copper (Cu) atoms for every oxygen (O) atom. 2. **Determine the Oxidation States**: ...
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