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Answer: Explain, in terms of their electron
Chapter 8, Problem 111P(choose chapter or problem)
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 \(\mathrm{Mn}^{3+}\).
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
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 -