Coordination Compounds Ques 31

31. The calculated spin only magnetic moment of $Cr^{2+}$ ion is

[2020]

(a) $4.90 BM$

(b) $5.92 BM$

(c) $2.84 BM$

(d) $3.87 BM$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 31.(d)

Solution:

(a) Electronic configuration of $Cr^{2+}-[Ar] 3 d^{4}$

1 1 1 1

n=4

$ \mu_n = \sqrt{n(n+2)} $

$ \therefore \mu_n = \sqrt{4(4+2)} = \sqrt{24} BM = 4.9 \text{~BM} $