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KCET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

The metal ion having maximum paramagnetic behaviour among the first transition series
elements is,

  1. A \( M n^{2+} \)
  2. B \( C u^{2+} \)
  3. C \( \mathrm{SC}^{2+} \)
  4. D \( \mathrm{Cu}^{+} \)
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Correct Answer

(A) \( M n^{2+} \)

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Detailed explanation

The magnetic moment of the following metal ions are calculated below:

Therefore, \( \mathrm{Mn}^{2+} \) has the maximum magnetic moment.