Q.

The 'spin only' magnetic moment value of MO42- is ______ B.M. (Where M is a metal having least metallic radii. among Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, and Zn).

(Given atomic number: Sc = 21, Ti = 22, V = 23, Cr = 24, Mn = 25, and Zn = 30)                                   [2024]


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Element Sc Ti V Cr Mn Zn
Metallic radius (pm) 164 147 135 129 137 137

Least metallic radius is of Cr among given elements.

Compound Electronic
configuration of
central atom
Number of
unpaired
electrons (n)
Spin only magnetic
moment (μ)= n(n+2)BM
CrO42- Cr+6=[Ar]183d04s0          0                     0