A metal ion from the first transition series has a magnetic moment `(`calculated`)` of `2.83 BM`. How many unpaired electrons are expected to be prese
A metal ion from the first transition series has a magnetic moment `(`calculated`)` of `2.83 BM`. How many unpaired electrons are expected to be presetn in the ion?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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A metal ion from the first transition series has a magnetic moment `(`moment`)` of `2.83 BM`. The no. of unpaired electrons are expected to expected ot be present in the ion are `2`
`mu=sqrt(n(n+2))=sqrt(2(2+2))`
`=2.sqrt(2)=2xx1.414=2.828 B.M=2.83 B.M`
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