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The “spin-only” magnetic moment, in units of Bohr magnetron (μB), of Ni2+in aqueous solution would be

A
4.9
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1.73
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C
2.84
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Solution

The correct option is C 2.84
Ni2+ in aqueous solution exists as [Ni(H2O)6]2+. It has
sp3d2 hybridisation as
Ni2+3d84s0

No. of unpaired electron = 2
μs=n(n+2)=2(2+2)=2.84

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