Why Mn+2 is more stable than Mn+3 but Fe +3 is more stable than Fe+2 ?

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Ans Mn+2 has half filled d- orbital ,therefore it is more stable than Mn+3 Fe+3 has half filled d- orbital, therefore it is more stable than Fe +2 . 

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