Q.

Which of the following pairs of ions will have same spin only magnetic moment values within the pair

A.   Zn2+, Ti2+
B.   Cr2+, Fe2+
C.   Ti3+, Cu2+
D.    V2+, Cu+

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:                             [2024]

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

Ans.

(4)

Spin only magnetic moment

(μ)=n(n+2) B.M.

Ions
Electronic configuration No. of unpaired electrons (n) Spin only magnetic moment (μ)
Zn2+ [Ar]3d10 0 0 B.M.
Ti2+ [Ar]3d2 2 2.82 B.M.
Cr2+ [Ar]3d4 4 4.89 B.M.
Fe2+ [Ar]3d6 4 4.89 B.M.
Ti3+ [Ar]3d1 1 1.73 B.M.
Cu2+ [Ar]3d9 1 1.73 B.M.
V2+ [Ar]3d3 3 3.87 B.M.
Cu+ [Ar]3d10 0 0 B.M.