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In which of the following the stabiliy of two oxidation states is correctly represented?

A

`Fe^(2+) gt Fe^(3+)`

B

`Ti^(3+) gt Ti^(4+)`

C

`Mn^(2+) gt Mn^(3+)`

D

`Cu^(+) gt Cu^(2+)`

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To determine the stability of the oxidation states of the given ions, we need to analyze their electronic configurations and apply the principles of stability related to half-filled and fully filled subshells. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Write the electronic configurations of the ions 1. **Fe²⁺**: - Atomic number of Fe = 26 - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d⁶ 2. **Fe³⁺**: - Remove one electron from Fe²⁺ - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d⁵ 3. **Ti³⁺**: - Atomic number of Ti = 22 - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d² 4. **Ti⁴⁺**: - Remove two electrons from Ti³⁺ - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d⁰ 5. **Mn²⁺**: - Atomic number of Mn = 25 - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d⁵ 6. **Mn³⁺**: - Remove one electron from Mn²⁺ - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d⁴ 7. **Cu⁺**: - Atomic number of Cu = 29 - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 8. **Cu²⁺**: - Remove one electron from Cu⁺ - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d⁹ ### Step 2: Analyze the stability of oxidation states - **Fe²⁺ vs Fe³⁺**: - Fe³⁺ has a half-filled 3d⁵ configuration, which is more stable than the 3d⁶ configuration of Fe²⁺. - **Conclusion**: Fe³⁺ is more stable than Fe²⁺. - **Ti³⁺ vs Ti⁴⁺**: - Ti⁴⁺ has an empty 3d⁰ configuration, which is less stable compared to Ti³⁺ with 3d². - **Conclusion**: Ti³⁺ is more stable than Ti⁴⁺. - **Mn²⁺ vs Mn³⁺**: - Mn²⁺ has a half-filled 3d⁵ configuration, which is more stable than the 3d⁴ configuration of Mn³⁺. - **Conclusion**: Mn²⁺ is more stable than Mn³⁺. - **Cu⁺ vs Cu²⁺**: - Cu²⁺ has a 3d⁹ configuration, which is less stable than the fully filled 3d¹⁰ configuration of Cu⁺. - **Conclusion**: Cu⁺ is more stable than Cu²⁺. ### Step 3: Determine the correct option From the analysis, we conclude: - The correct order of stability is: - Mn²⁺ > Mn³⁺ - Fe³⁺ > Fe²⁺ - Cu⁺ > Cu²⁺ - Ti³⁺ > Ti⁴⁺ Thus, the correct answer is the option that states Mn²⁺ is more stable than Mn³⁺. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **C**: Mn²⁺ > Mn³⁺. ---

To determine the stability of the oxidation states of the given ions, we need to analyze their electronic configurations and apply the principles of stability related to half-filled and fully filled subshells. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Write the electronic configurations of the ions 1. **Fe²⁺**: - Atomic number of Fe = 26 - Electronic configuration: [Ar] 3d⁶ ...
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