Assertion (A) : `Fe^(3+)` (g) ion is more stable than `Fe^(2+)(g)` ion.
Reason (R) : `Fe^(3+)` ion has more number of unpaired electrons than `Fe^(2+)` ion.

Options

A. Both A and R true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

Answer

B