Answer the following The atomic number of an element is 90. Is this element diamagnetic or paramagnetic? - Chemistry

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The atomic number of an element is 90. Is this element diamagnetic or paramagnetic?

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The electronic configuration of element with atomic number = 90 is [Rn] 5f⁰ 6d² 7s² . There are two unpaired electrons in the 6d orbital of the element. Hence, it is paramagnetic.

Concept: Inner Transition (f-block) Elements: Lanthanoids and Actinoids

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