Fe 3+ ion is more stable than Fe 2+ ion because

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

Fe3+ ion is more stable than Fe2+ ion because
  1. more the charge on the atom, more is its stability
  2. configuration of Fe2+ is 3d6 while Fe3+ is 3d5
  3. Fe2+ has a larger size than Fe3+
  4. Fe3+ ions are coloured hence more stable.

Answer

(B) configuration of Fe 2+ is 3 d 6 while Fe 3+ is 3 d 5

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