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Question
Explain why is Fe3+ more stable than Fe2+?
Solution
Electronic configuration of Fe2+ : 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d6
Electronic configuration of Fe3+ : 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d5
Due to the presence of half filled ‘d’ orbital, Fe3+ is more stable than Fe2+.
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