Assertion: is less stable than

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Assertion: Cu+(aq)\mathrm{Cu^+}(\mathrm{aq}) is less stable than Cu2+(aq)\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}(\mathrm{aq}), but Fe3+(aq)\mathrm{Fe^{3+}}(\mathrm{aq}) is more stable than Fe2+(aq)\mathrm{Fe^{2+}}(\mathrm{aq}). Reason: Half-filled and completely filled subshells are more stable.

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