For a metal ion, the calculated magnetic moment is 4.90 BM. This metal ion has ________ number of unpaired electrons. [2023]
(4)
We have, n(n+2)=4.9 B.M
n(n+2)=24
n2+2n-24=0
n2+6n-4n-24=0
n(n+6)-4(n+6)=0
∴ n=4
where n= number of unpaired electrons.