The 'spin only' magnetic moment value of MO42- is BM. (Where M is a metal having least metallic radii. among Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn and Zn). (Given atomic number: Sc = 21, Ti = 22, V = 23, Cr = 24, Mn = 25 and Zn = 30)
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Solution
Metallic radii (pm): Sc 164, Ti 147, V 135, Cr 129, Mn 137, Zn 137; the least is Cr, so M = Cr.
In CrO42-: x + 4(−2) = −2, so x = +6
Cr6+ = [Ar] 3d0: no unpaired electron (n = 0)
∴ μ = n(n + 2) = 0 BM
Answer: 0