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A first row transition metal with highest enthalpy of atomisation, upon reaction with oxygen at high temperature forms oxides of formula M2On (where n = 3,4,5). The ‘spin-only’ magnetic moment value of the amphoteric oxide from the above oxides is ___ B.M. (near integer)
(Given atomic number : Sc : 21, Ti : 22, V : 23, Cr : 24, Mn : 25, Fe : 26, Co : 27, Ni : 28, Cu : 29, Zn : 30)                    [2024]


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    V has highest value of enthalpy of atomization for first transition series.

Element Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn
Ha(kJ mol-1) 326 473 515 397 281 416 425 430 339 126

      V2O3 is basic, V2O4 is less basic and V2O5 is amphoteric.

       Oxidation number of V in V2O5 is + 5

       V=[Ar]183d3 4s2,  V+5=[Ar]18  

       Number of unpaired electrons (n) in (V+5)=0

      Spin only magnetic moment (μ)=n(n+2)BM=0