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Q.

While Fe3+ is stable, Mn3+ is not stable in acid solution because 

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a

O2 oxidises both Mn2+ and Fe2+ to Fe3+

b

O2 oxidises Mn2+ to Mn3+

c

Mn3+ oxidises H2O to O2

d

Fe3+ oxidizes H2O to O2

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

While Fe3+ is stable, Mn3+ is not stable in acid solution because
Mn3+ oxidises H2O to O2

Reaction of Mn3+ with H2O is spontaneous as E° value of Mn3++e-
Mn2+E°=1.50
is higher than the E° value of O2+4H++4e-2H2O      E°=1.23.

Therefore, the correct option is (D).

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While Fe3+ is stable, Mn3+ is not stable in acid solution because