Q31 / 125 · BITSAT 2019 · Chemistry

Spin only magnetic moment of Mn4+ ion is nearly

  • A
    3 BM
  • B
    6 BM
  • Correct answer
    C
    4 BM
  • D
    5 BM

Solution

Electronic configuration of Mn is Z=25=Ar3d54s2

∴ Electronic configuration of Mn4+ is =Ar3d3

Thus, Mn4+ has 3-unpaired electron and its spin only magnetic moment μ is, μ=nn+2 BM

where, n= number of unpaired electrons.

μ=3(3+2). BM⇒μ=15=3.87BM≈4BM

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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