Which of the following outer orbital complexes has the maximum number of unpaired electrons?

  • A
    $d^4$ (octahedral)
  • B
    $d^9$ (octahedral)
  • C
    $d^7$ (octahedral)
  • D
    $d^5$ (octahedral)

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