Assertion : Cuprous ion $(Cu^+)$ has unpaired electrons while cupric ion $(Cu^{2+})$ does not.

Reason : Cuprous ion $(Cu^+)$ is colourless whereas cupric ion $(Cu^{2+})$ is blue in the aqueous solution.

  • [AIIMS 2002]
  • A

    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

  • B

    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

  • C

    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

  • D

    If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.

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