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Spin magnetic moment of Xk+(Z=26) is 24BM.Hence, the number of unpaired electrons and value of k:


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4,2

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2,4

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3,1

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0,2

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Solution

The correct option is A

4,2


Spin magnetic moment =n(n+2)

n(n+2)=24 (given)

n=4

No. of unpaired electrons = 4

If it is X2+, configuration will be,

1s2,2s2,2p6,3s2,3p6,3d6

No. of unpaired electrons = 4

Hence value of k is 2 in Xk+.


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