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Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) The M3+/M2+ reduction potential for iron is greater than manganese.

(B) The higher oxidation states of first row d-block elements get stabilized by oxide ion

(C) Aqueous solution of Cr2+ can liberate hydrogen from dilute acid

(D) Magnetic moment of V2+ is observed between 4.4-5.2 BM

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Options:
  • A B, C only
  • B A, B, D only
  • C C, D only
  • D A, B only
Solution:
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The correct answer is: B, C only

The valence electronic configuration of Mn3+ is 3d4 and that of Mn2+ is stable 3d5.The valence electronic configuration of Fe3+ is 3d5 and that of Fe2+ is 3d6.

The reduction electrode potential of Mn3+/Mn2+ is +1.57 V while that of Fe3+/Fe2+ is +0.77 V, hence A is wrong. Higher oxidation state of smaller d-block elements is stabilised (or say form compounds) with smaller anion oxide that can be explained by stearic reason hence B is correct.

The oxidation electrode potential of Cr2+/Cr3+ is +0.41 V hence, it can reduce H+ and so liberate H2.

The unpaired electrons in V2+ are 3 hence, the magnetic moment of V2+ will be lesser than 4.4 BM.

Hence, only B and C are correct.

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