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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_(2)Cl_(2)` . This is because `Cu^(2+) (aq)` has greater negative enthalpy of hydration than `Cu^(+) (aq)`.
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