Q.

Magnetic moment 2.84 B.M. is given by  (At. nos. Ni = 28, Ti = 22, Cr = 24, Co = 27)           [2015]

1 Cr2+  
2 Co2+  
3 Ni2+  
4 Ti3+  

Ans.

(3)

Magnetic moment (μ)=n(n+2)

2.84 B.M. corresponds to 2 unpaired electrons.  

Cr2+:3d4, 4 unpaired electrons  

Co2+:3d7, 3 unpaired electrons  

Ni2+:3d8, 2 unpaired electrons  

Ti3+:3d1, 1 unpaired electron