Q.

The metal ions that have the calculated spin-only magnetic moment value of 4.9 B.M. are           [2025]

A.  Cr2+
B.  Fe2+
C.  Fe3+
D.  Co2+
E.  Mn3+

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1 A, C and E only  
2 A, D and E only  
3 B and E only  
4 A, B and E only  

Ans.

(4)

μ=n(n+2)=4.9

n=4

Thus, ions with 4 unpaired electrons have dipole moment 4.9 BM.

Ion Electronic configuration Number of unpaired electrons (n)
(A) Cr2+ [Ar]183d4  4
(B) Fe2+ [Ar]183d6 4
(C) Fe3+ [Ar]183d5 5
(D) Co2+ [Ar]183d7 3
(E) Mn3+ [Ar]183d4 4