AIIMS 2011 Chemistry Reduction Potentials Assertion Reason Question
Assertion : Reduction potential of Mn (+3 to +2) is more positive than Fe (+3 to +2). Reason : Ionisation potential of Mn is more than that of Fe.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Mn2+ has more stable configuration than Fe2+.
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