Asked by Minhye

Why is radius of Fe2+ less than that of Mn2+ ?
Answered by Minhye
in paramagnetic ions all the bonds formed between Mn and O are covalent,why ?
Answered by DrBob222
Mn has 25+ and 23- for +2 net.
Fe has 26+ and 24- for +2 net.

Therefore, Fe^2+ has a higher + charge pulling on those outside electrons.
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