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(i) Ion having half filled or full filled orbital have extra stability.
(ii) Larger the size of cation more will be its stability $$P{b^{2 + }}\left( {5{d^{10}}6{s^2}} \right),$$ has the most stable $$ + 2$$ oxidation state because here the $$d$$-orbital is completely filled and is more stable than $$F{e^{2 + }}\left( {3{d^6}} \right).$$ Again $$A{g^ + }\left( {4{d^{10}}} \right)$$ is more stable as here again the $$d$$-orbital is completely filled and $$A{g^{2 + }}$$ is not easily obtained. $$P{b^{2 + }}$$ is more stable compared to $$S{n^{2 + }}\left( {4{d^{10}}5{s^2}} \right)$$ because of its large size.
Releted MCQ Question on Inorganic Chemistry >> Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
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The correct order of second ionisation potential of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and fluorine is