Using the Following Reduction Potentials for Copper Determine the Unstable

question 59

Multiple Choice

Using the following reduction potentials for copper determine the unstable copper compound. Cu⁺(aq) + e^- → Cu(s) E° = +0.52 V
Cu²⁺(aq) + e^- → Cu⁺(aq) E° = +0.15 V

• A)CuCl
• B)CuCl₂
• C)CuSO₄
• D)Cu(OH)₂

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