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Out of `Fe^(2+)` and `Fe^(3+)` ions, which is more stable ?

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To determine the stability of the `Fe^(2+)` and `Fe^(3+)` ions, we will analyze their electronic configurations and the stability associated with them. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Atomic Number and Electronic Configuration of Iron:** - Iron (Fe) has an atomic number of 26. - The electronic configuration of iron is: \[ ...
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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.

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  • Statement-1. Fe^(3+) ion is more stable than Fe^(2+) ion Statement-2 Fe^(3+) ion has more number of unpaired electrons than Fe^(2+) ion

    A
    Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-2
    B
    Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-2
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    Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
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    Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True

  • 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.

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    Both A and R true and R is the correct explanation of A
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    Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
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    A is true but R is false
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    A is false but R is true

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    `1//5` moles of `KMnO_(4)`
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    `5//3` moles of `KMnO_(4)`
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    `2//5` moles of `KMnO_(4)`
    D
    `5//2` moles of `KMnO_(4)`
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