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Why do most transition metal ions exhibit paramagnetism ?

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This is because of the presence of unpaired electrons in most of them.
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U-LIKE SERIES-THE D-AND F-BLOCK ELEMENTS -VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (1 mark each)
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  10. Write outer electronic configuration of lanthanoids.

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