In a transition series, as the atomic number increases, paramagnetism (a) increases gradually (b) decreases gradually
In a transition series, as the atomic number increases, paramagnetism
(a) increases gradually
(b) decreases gradually
(c) first increases to a maximum and then decreases
(d) first decreases to a minimum and then increases
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Correct Option (c) first increases to a maximum and then decreases
Explanation:
Paramagnetism depends upon the number of unpaired electrons. As the atomic number increases in a transition series, the number of unpaired electrons first increases, then decreases, so also the paramagnetism.
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