While Fe2+ is stable, Mn3+ is not stable in acid solution because ?
A
O2 oxidises Mn2+ to Mn3+
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B
O2 oxidises both Mn2+ and Fe2+
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C
Fe3+ oxidises H2O to O2
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D
Mn3+ oxidises H2O to O2
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Solution
The correct option is DMn3+ oxidises H2O to O2 Mn3+ oxidises H2O to O2 because the standard reduction potential of (Mn3+→Mn2+) is greater than that of (O2→H2O).