Which of the following metal ions will have the maximum number of unpaired electrons?

  • A
    $Fe^{2+}$
  • B
    $Co^{2+}$
  • C
    $Ni^{2+}$
  • D
    $Mn^{2+}$

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List-$I$ (Transition metal,$M$) List-$II$ ($E_{M^{2+}/ M}^{\ominus}$ in $V$)
$A$. $Ni$ $I$. $-1.18$
$B$. $Mn$ $II$. $-0.91$
$C$. $Fe$ $III$. $-0.25$
$D$. $Cr$ $IV$. $-0.44$

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