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The correct statement(s) about Cr2+ and Mn3+ is(are) [Atomic numbers of Cr=24 and Mn=25]

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Both Cr2+ and Mn3+ exhibit d4 electronic configuration
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When Cr2+ is used as a reducing agent, the chromium ion attains d5 electronic configuration
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C
Cr2+ is a reducing agent
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D
Mn3+ is an oxidizing agent
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The correct option is D Mn3+ is an oxidizing agent
Cr2+ is a reducing agent and Mn3+ is an oxidizing agent and both have electronic configuration d4.

E0Cr3+Cr2+=0.41V

E0Mn3+Mn2+=1.51V

Above E values explains reducing nature of Cr2+ and oxidizing behaviour of Mn3+.

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