The magnetic nature of elements depends on the presence of unpaired electrons. Identify the configuration of transition elements which shows highest magnetic moment?

3 d^{2}

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3 d^{8}

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3 d^{7}

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3 d^{5}

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Solution

The correct option is B $3 d^{5}$
The magnetic nature of elements depends on the presence of unpaired electrons. $3 d^{5}$ configuration of transition elements which shows highest magnetic moment as it has maximum number of unpaired electrons (5 unpaired electrons).

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