Extraction Of Metals Result Question 69

True/False

69. $\mathrm{Cu}^{+} \text {disproportionate to} \mathrm{Cu}^{2+} \text {and elemental copper in solution}.$

(1991)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 69. True

Solution:

  1. True $\mathrm{Cu}^{+}$ is unstable

$ 2 \mathrm{Cu}^{+} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}^{+}} \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}+\mathrm{Cu} $