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The d-And-f-Block Elements
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Explain why Cu+ ion is not stable in aqueous solutions?

Answer

 Cu+ in aqueous solution undergoes disproportionation i.e.,
2Cu+(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + Cu(s)
The E°, value for this is favourable.

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Some More Questions From The d-And-f-Block Elements Chapter

Silver atom has a completely filled d orbitals (4d10) in its ground state. How can you say that it is a transition element?

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The E° (M2+/M) value for copper is positive (+ 0.34 V). What is possibility the reason for this? 

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Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxide or fluoride only?

Which is a stronger reducing agent Cr2+ or Fe2+ and why?

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On what ground can you say that scandium (Z = 21) is a transition element but zinc (Z = 30) is not?