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Which will be the most stble among $ Cu^(+) , Fe^(+) Fe^(2+)$ and $Fe^(3+)$.
A. $Fe^(2+)$
B. $Fe^(+)$
C. $ Cu^(+)$
D. $Fe^(3+)$

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Correct Answer - D
$Fe^(3+)$ has $3d^(5)$ configuration , i. e,. A half fillled one and thuss mor stable $ cu^(+)$ no doubt has $ 3d^(10)$ configuration but less stable because nuclear cahrge ( 29 protons ) in $Cu$ is not sufficient enough to hold a core fo $18$ electrons .

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