Q.

For a metal ion, the calculated magnetic moment is 4.90 BM. This metal ion has ________ number of unpaired electrons.         [2023]


Ans.

(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.