Fe 3+ compounds are more stable than Fe 2+ compounds because

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEThe d- and f-Block Elements

Fe3+ compounds are more stable than Fe2+ compounds because
  1. Fe3+ has smaller size than Fe2+
  2. Fe3+ has 3d5 configuration (half-filled)
  3. Fe3+ has higher oxidation state
  4. Fe3+ is paramagnetic in nature.

Answer

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

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