The $d-$ electron configurations of $Cr^{2+}, Mn^{2+}, Fe^{2+}$ and $Co^{2+}$ are $d^4, d^5, d^6$ and $d^7$ respectively. Which one of the following will exhibit the lowest paramagnetic behaviour? (Atomic no. $Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27$).

  • A
    $[Co(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$
  • B
    $[Cr(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$
  • C
    $[Mn(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$
  • D
    $[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$

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