Question:
Calculate the ‘spin only’ magnetic moment of M2+(aq) ion (Z = 27).
Solution:
Z = 27
[Ar] 3d7 4s2
M2+ = [Ar] 3d7
3d7 =
i.e., 3 unpaired electrons
n = 3
$\Rightarrow \sqrt{n(n+2)}=\mu$
$\Rightarrow \sqrt{3(3+2)}=\mu$
$\Rightarrow \sqrt{15}=\mu$
μ ≈ 4 BM
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