The Spin only magnetic moment value of square planar complex [Pt(NH3)2Cl(NH2CH3)]Cl is B.M. (Nearest integer) (Given atomic number for Pt = 78)
Answer
0
Solution
Charge on Pt: x + 0 + (−1) + 0 = +1 ⇒ x = +2
Pt2+: [Xe] 4f145d8; 5d (heavy metal) ⇒ large Δ ⇒ electrons pair up
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⇒ unpaired electrons n = 0
∴ = n(n+2) = 0 B.M.
Answer: 0