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Which of the following complexes will show maximum paramagnetism?

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3d4
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3d5
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3d6
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3d7
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Solution

The correct option is B 3d5
Among high spin complexes, 3d5 will show maximum paramagnetism as it has maximum number of unpaired electrons.
High spin 3d4, 3d5, 3d6 and 3d7 have 4, 5, 4 and 3 unpaired electrons respectively.

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