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ChemistryNEET 2024Transition elements: trends and properties

The d- and f-Block Elements

The 'spin only' magnetic moment is the same for which of the following ions?

A. Ti3+\mathrm{Ti^{3+}} · B. Cr2+\mathrm{Cr^{2+}} · C. Mn2+\mathrm{Mn^{2+}} · D. Fe2+\mathrm{Fe^{2+}} · E. Sc3+\mathrm{Sc^{3+}}

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A.A and E only
  2. B.B and C only
  3. C.A and D only
  4. D.B and D only✓

Solution

Spin-only moment depends on unpaired electrons: Ti3+\mathrm{Ti^{3+}} (d1d^1) 1, Cr2+\mathrm{Cr^{2+}} (d4d^4) 4, Mn2+\mathrm{Mn^{2+}} (d5d^5) 5, Fe2+\mathrm{Fe^{2+}} (d6d^6) 4, Sc3+\mathrm{Sc^{3+}} (d0d^0) 0. B and D both have 4 unpaired electrons, μ=24≈4.9\mu = \sqrt{24} \approx 4.9 BM.

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