Choose the correct statement. $Fe^{3+}$ ion is more stable than $Fe^{2+}$ ion because

  • A
    More the charge on the atom,more is its stability
  • B
    Configuration of $Fe^{2+}$ is $3d^6$ while $Fe^{3+}$ is $3d^5$
  • C
    $Fe^{2+}$ has a larger size than that of $Fe^{3+}$
  • D
    $Fe^{3+}$ ions are coloured

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