Q11 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (24 Jan Shift 1) · Chemistry

The magnetic moment of a transition metal compound has been calculated to be 3.87 BM. The metal ion is

  • A
    Cr2+
  • B
    Mn2+
  • Correct answer
    C
    V2+
  • D
    Ti2+

Solution

The magnetic moment, μs​=n(n+2)​BM where n is the number of unpaired electrons. 

Cr+2 : Ar, 3d4, 4s° n=4, μ=4(4+2)=24=4.89 BMMn+2 : Ar, 3d5, 4s° n=5, μ=5(5+2)=35=5.91 BMV+2 : Ar, 3d3, 4s° n=3, μ=3(3+2)=15=3.87 BMTi+2 : Ar, 3d2, 4s° n=2, μ=2(2+2)=8=2.82 BM

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

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