The spin-only magnetic moment value of the ion among Ti2+, V2+, Co3+ and Cr2+, that acts as strong oxidising agent in aqueous solution is BM (Near integer). (Given atomic numbers : Ti : 22, V : 23, Cr : 24, Co : 27)
Answer
5
Solution
Ti2+, V2+, Cr2+ are reducing (they change easily to the +3 state)
Co3+: E ( Co3+/Co2+) = +1.97 V ⇒ strong oxidising agent
Co3+ = [Ar]3d6 ⇒ n = 4 unpaired electrons
= n(n + 2) = 4 6 = 24 = 4.90 BM ≈ 5
Answer: 5