Why Zn2+ is diamagnetic whereas Mn2+ is paaramagnetic?
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Solution
Zn2+ is diamagnetic as it has all paired electrons. The valence shell electronic configuration of Zn2+ is 3d10. Mn2+ is paaramagnetic due to presence of five unpaired electrons. The valence shell electronic configuration of Mn2+ is 3d5.