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The d-And-f-Block Elements
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The d-electron configuration of Co2+ and Cu2+ is d7 and d9 respectively. Which one of these ions will be more paramagnetic?

Answer

Paramagnetic behaviour depend on the number of unpaired electron.Co2+ contains 3 unpaired electrons while Cu2+ contains only one unpaired electron. More the unpaired electron present, more paramagnetic the species is. Therefore, Co2+ is more paramagnetic.

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