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Question
Identify the correct decreasing order of stability of complexes formed by divalent metal ions with same ligand.
Options
Cu2+ > Mn2+ > Cd2+
Cd2+ >Mn2+ > Cu2+
Mn2+ > Cd2+ > Cu2+
Cu2+ > Cd2+ > Mn2+
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Solution
Cu2+ > Mn2+ > Cd2+
Explanation:
The stability order of divalent metal ion complexes is given by Irving-William order as:
Cu2+ > Ni2+ > Co2+ > Fe2+ > Mn2+ > Cd2+
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