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The d-electron configuration of Cr2+,Mn2+,Fe2+andCo2+ are d4,d5, d6 and d7 respectively. Which one of the following will exhibit minimum paramagnetic behaviour? (Atomic number of Cr=24, Mn=25, Fe =26, Co=27)

A

Cr2+

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Fe2+

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C

Mn2+

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D

Co2+

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Solution

The correct option is D

Co2+


The d-electron configuration of Cr2+,Mn2+,Fe2+andCo2+ are d4,d5, d6 and d7 respectivelyAs spin only magnetic moment is n(n+2) B.M. where n is no. of unpaired electron.
So ion with minimum number of unpaired electron will have minimum paramagnetism.
Co2+ have minimum paramagnetic behaviour as it has minimum unpaired electron.

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