JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

In a transition series, with the increase in atomic number, the paramagnetism

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Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. Aincreases gradually
  2. Bdecreases gradually
  3. Cfirst increases to a maximum and then decreases
  4. Dfirst decreases to a minimum and then increases.

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c): In transition series, paramagnetism first increases due to increase in the number of unpaired electrons. Beyond chromium, number of unpaired electrons decreases. So, paramagnetism decreases.

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