The magnetic moment of a transition metal compound has been calculated to be 3.87 B.M. The metal ion is
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
A spin-only moment of corresponds to , which gives unpaired electrons. Among the ions listed, the one with a configuration and exactly three unpaired electrons is the vanadium(II) ion.
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