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Answer: Explain, in terms of their electron

Chapter 8, Problem 111P

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QUESTION:

Explain, in terms of their electron configurations, why \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) is more easily oxidized to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) than Mn to \(\mathrm{Mn}^{3+}\).

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QUESTION:

Explain, in terms of their electron configurations, why \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) is more easily oxidized to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) than Mn to \(\mathrm{Mn}^{3+}\).

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The electronic configuration of the  given elements are as follows;

Atomic number of Fe = 26

Electronic configuration -

Atomic number of Mn - 25

Electronic configuration of Mn -

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