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Find the magnetic moment (in B.M.) of 23V4+ and 30Zn2+ respectively

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3 B.M., 0 B.M.
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42 B.M., 3 B.M.
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12 B.M., 72 B.M.
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72 B.M., 12 B.M.
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Solution

The correct option is A 3 B.M., 0 B.M.
Electronic configuration of V = 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d3
Electronic configuration of V4+ = 1s22s22p63s23p63d1
So, number of unpaired electrons 'n' = 1
Magnetic moment = n(n+2) B.M = 3 B.M.

Electronic configuration of Zn = 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d10
Electronic configuration for Zn2+ = 1s22s22p63s23p64s03d10
So. number of unpaired electrons 'n' = 0
Magnetic moment = n(n+2) B.M = 0 B.M.

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