KCET2017ChemistrySome Basic Concepts of Chemistry
The magnetic nature of elements depends onthe presence of unpaired electrons. Identify theconfiguration of transition elements whichshows highest magnetic moment?
Options
- A( 3 ~d ⁷ )
- B( 3 d⁵ )
- C( 3 d⁸ )
- D( 3 d² )
Correct answer
B. ( 3 d⁵ )
Step-by-step solution
For the given electronic configurations, the spin only magnetic moment is shown below: Therefore, ( 3 d⁵ ) configuration have highest magnetic moment.