Multi-Electron Configurations and Orbital Diagrams
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Question
The calculated spin only magnetic moments of [Cr(NH3)6]3+ and [CuF6]3− in BM, respectively, are
(Atomic number of Cr and Cu are 24 and 29, respectively)
A
3.87 and 2.84
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B
4.90 and 1.73
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C
3.87 and 1.73
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D
4.90 and 2.84
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Solution
The correct option is A3.87 and 2.84 In [Cr(NH3)6]3+Cr is in +3 oxidation state and thus has d3 configuration, so number of unpaired electron in Cr is 3.
So as per CFT,
spin only magnetic momemnt μ=√3(3+2)=3.87BM
In [CuF6]3−, Cu in in +3 oxidation state and has d8 electronic configuration. Since F− is a weakfiled ligand, thenumber of unpaired electron in Cu is 2
So spin only magnetic moment,μ=√2(2+2)≈2.84BM