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7. Iron has two common oxidation states: Fe(II) and Fe(III). Use the electron configuration of Fe to explain this in 1-2 sent
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Fe-26 - Ar] 3d us² Fet2 - (Ar]3d us t4 111 11113 Fet - Ar]3d5 [tholohla

Fe(II) has 4 unpaired electrons, paramagnetic

And Fe(III) has 5 unpaired electrons, paramagnetic

Due to availability of d electrons ,it shows different oxidation states.

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