Most stable oxidation state of iron is

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Most stable oxidation state of iron is (A) +2 (B) +3 (C) -2 (D) -3

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<img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/95a9c35329012aa1a268c867526f0bc7-.png" /> + 3 state is most stable because of half-filled d sub-shell

Q. Most stable oxidation state of iron is

$+ 2$

$+ 3$

$- 2$

$- 3$

$+ 3$ state is most stable because of half-filled d sub-shell