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Fe^(3+) compounds are more stable than F...

`Fe^(3+)` compounds are more stable than `Fe^(2+)` compounds because

A

`Fe^(3+)` has smaller size than `Fe^(2+)`

B

`Fe^(3+)` has `3d^5` configuration (half-filled)

C

`Fe^(3+)` has higher oxidation state

D

`Fe^(3+)` isparamagentic in nature

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B
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