Which has the maximum magnetic moment ?

Options

A. `Mn^(2 +)`
B. `Fe^(2+)`
C. `Ti^(2+)`
D. `Cr^(2+)`

Answer

A

Explanation

(a) `Mn^(2+)` has five unpaired electron `(1 s^2, 2s^2 2 p^6, 3 s^2 3p^6 3 d^5)` and has maximum magnetic moment.