Maximum magnetic moment is shown by _____ configuration.

d^{5}

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d^{6}

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d^{7}

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d^{8}

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Solution

The correct option is A $d^{5}$
The $d^{5}$ electronic configuration contains 5 unpaired electrons. This is the maximum possible number of unpaired electrons in d orbitals. Hence, this configuration shows maximum magnetic moment value.

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