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A metal X is in +1 oxidation state with electronic configuration \mathrm{d^{9}s^{1}}. The metal ion disintegrates in aqueous solution into Y and Z having charge +2 and 0, respectively. Metal ion Y forms a blue-coloured sulphate which dissolves in water easily. What is X?

Option: 1

\text{Ni}


Option: 2

\text{Co}


Option: 3

\text{Cu}


Option: 4

\text{Mn}


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\mathrm{Cu}^{+}ion disproportionates in aqueous solution to give \mathrm{Cu}^{2+} and copper metal as it is highly unstable. \mathrm{Cu}^{2+} forms \mathrm{CuSO}_4 which dissolves in water to form \mathrm{CuSO}_4 \cdot 5 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}

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