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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Fe shows extra stability as \(\text{Fe}^{3+}\) due to :

  1. A \(\text{d}^{10}\)
  2. B \(\text{d}^5\)
  3. C \(\text{s}^0\)
  4. D \(\text{s}^2\)
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(B) \(\text{d}^5\)

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\(\text{Fe}^{3+}\) configuration is \([\text{Ar}] 3\text{d}^5\). The \(\text{d}^5\) configuration is a half-filled subshell, which provides extra stability.