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The magnetic nature of elements depends onthe presence of unpaired electrons. Identify
theconfiguration of transition elements whichshows highest magnetic moment?

  1. A \( 3 \mathrm{~d}^{7} \)
  2. B \( 3 d^{5} \)
  3. C \( 3 d^{8} \)
  4. D \( 3 d^{2} \)
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(B) \( 3 d^{5} \)

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For the given electronic configurations, the spin only magnetic moment is shown below:

Therefore, \( 3 d^{5} \) configuration have highest magnetic moment.