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The third ionisation enthalpy of Mn is distinctly higher than that of Fe because

  1. AMn has a smaller atomic radius than Fe
  2. Bremoval of the third electron from () disrupts a stable half-filled subshell, while for () it gives
  3. CMn has more unpaired electrons than Fe in its neutral atom
  4. Dthe effective nuclear charge of Fe is lower than that of Mn

Answer: B

is , a half-filled and exchange-stabilised arrangement, so extra energy is needed to remove a third electron. is , and losing one electron gives the stable , so the third ionisation enthalpy of Fe is lower.
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