Which of the following electronic configuration would be associated with the highest magnetic moment?

d^{2}

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d^{4}

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d^{5}

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d^{7}

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Solution

The correct option is D $d^{5}$
Consider the number of unpaired electrons in each of the following options:-
A) $d^{2}$ - $2$ unpaired electrons
B) $d^{4}$ - $4$ unpaired electrons
C) $d^{5}$ - $5$ unpaired electrons
D) $d^{7}$ - $3$ unpaired electrons
Hence option C is the right answer.

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