(A): `Fe^(+3)` is more stable than that of `Fe^(+2)`.
(R) : `Fe^(+3)` ion has half filled 3d orbital whereas  `Fe^(+2)` does not.

Options

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

Answer

A

Explanation

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)