Q.

The magnetic moment of transition metal compound has been calculated to be 3.87 B.M. The metal ion is       [2023]

1 Ti2+  
2 Mn2+  
3 V2+  
4 Cr2+  

Ans.

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Ion Outer electronic configuration No. of unpaired electrons Magnetic moment
Mn2+ 3d54s0 35BM
V2+ 3d34s0 3 15BM
Ti2+ 3d24s0 2 8BM
Cr2+ 3d44s0 4 24BM