8.17 For and systems, the values for some metals are as follows:
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(i) the stability of in acid solution as compared to that of or
The value of is higher than that of but less than that of . So, the reduction of ferric ion () to ferrous ion() is easier than but as easy as . Hence, ferric ion is more stable than manganese ion(), but less stable than chromium ion().
The order of relative stabilities of different ions is: