AIIMS2018Chemistry-Electrochemistry

AIIMS 2018 Chemistry Redox Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following is true for N2O5\text{N}_2\text{O}_5?

A

Paramagnetic

B

Anhydride of HNO2\text{HNO}_2

C

Brown gas

D

Exist in solid state in form [NO2]+[NO3][\text{NO}_2]^+ [\text{NO}_3]^-

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Fe⁵⁺ is the least stable species in aqueous medium due to its high charge density, which leads to significant instability and a strong tendency to hydrolyze or react with water, forming hydroxides or oxides. In contrast, Fe²⁺ and Fe³⁺ are more stable in aqueous solutions, with Fe²⁺ being easily oxidized to Fe³⁺, while Fe⁴⁺ is rarely encountered and is also less stable than Fe³⁺ due to its higher oxidation state. Thus, the increasing oxidation states beyond Fe³⁺, such as Fe⁴⁺ and Fe⁵⁺, become increasingly unstable in aqueous environments.

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