Chemistry-Transition Elements
NEET Chemistry Transition Elements Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Transition metal ions are often paramagnetic. | Reason (R): Paramagnetism arises from the presence of paired electrons in the d-orbitals of transition metals.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Paramagnetism in transition metal ions arises from the presence of unpaired electrons, not paired electrons, in the d-orbitals.
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