Stability of ion

We know, Fe3+ ion is more stable than Fe2+ because of completely half-filled d-0rbital(d5). But, why Cu++ (d9) is more stable than Cu+ (d10)?
Question asked by: psahu63

Asked on: 26 Aug 2010

This is due to the stability of the atom and the electronic configuration being more stable in that case.
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Replied at: 30 Aug 2010
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Plz read the question carefully.
By: psahu63

Date of comment: Tue, Aug 31st 2010

You did not understand the question.
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Date of comment: Tue, Aug 31st 2010

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