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Q. Which of the following ions has the maximum magnetic moment?

UP CPMTUP CPMT 2011The d-and f-Block Elements

Solution:

$Mn^{2+} (3s^2 \,3p^6\, 3d^5)$ has the maximum number of impaired electrons $(5)$ and therefore $Mn^{2+}$ has maximum magnetic moment.