Q.

Assertion A: Third ionisation enthalpy of Fe is lower than that of Mn.

Reason R: Mn has more number of oxidation states than Fe

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a

Both Assertion & Reason are correct but Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion

b

Both Assertion & Reason are correct and Reason is correct explanation for A 

c

Assertion is correct but Reason is wrong 

d

Both Assertion & Reason are wrong

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Third ionization enthalpy of Fe is lower than that of Mn due to half filled (d5) d-orbital configuration  of Mn not for more number of oxidation states of Mn.

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