MCQ
The most important oxidation state of copper is
  • A
    $1$
  • $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$2$
b
(b) $ + 2$  is most important oxidation state

$C{u^{ + 1}} + {e^ - } \to Cu$;            ${E^0} = + 0.52\,V$

$C{u^{ + 2}} + 2{e^ - } \to Cu$;          ${E^0} = + 0.34\,V$

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