JEE Main 2021ChemistryStructure of AtomEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2021Structure of Atom Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (25 Jul Shift 2)

Question

The spin only magnetic moments (in BM) for free Ti3+,V2+ and Sc3+ ions respectively are

(At.No. Sc : 21,Ti:22, V:23 )

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Correct answer
B1.73,3.87,0

Step-by-step explanation

μ=n(n+2)BM

Ti+3=[Ar]3 d1  n=1  μ=1.73BM

V+2=[Ar]3 d3  n=3  μ=3.87BM

Sc+3=[Ar]3 d04 s0  n=0  μ=0

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