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Fe3+ ion is more stable than  Fe2+ ion because ……………..? 

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a

Fe2+ has a smaller size than that of  Fe+3

b

configuration of  Fe2+ is  3d6 while Fe+3  is  3d5

c

Fe3+ ion is coloured hence more stable

d

more the charge on the atom, more is its stability

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Fe+3 has small size so its hydration energy is larger than  Fe2+ which makes it more stable

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