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Alan L.
Oct 31, 2017

It allows electrons to inhabit more stable configurations.

Explanation:

Au+ Loss of one electron allows the two 6s electrons to occupy the 5d orbital completely filling it. Completely filled or empty orbitals are relatively stable.

Au+3 Loss of three electrons leaves the 5d orbital half filled. Half filled orbitals are relatively stable.

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