GKFix MCQ Question

Why is Mn3+ considered an oxidizing agent despite having a d4 electron configuration?

• A. Because it readily loses electrons to achieve a d3 configuration.
• B. Because the d4 configuration is inherently unstable.
• C. Because its configuration changes to the less stable d6 configuration upon gaining an electron.
• D. Because its configuration changes to the highly stable d5 configuration with a half-filled d subshell upon gaining an electron.