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The spin only magnetic moment of [ZCl4]2 is 3.87 BM where Z is

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Mn
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Ni
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Co
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Cu
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Solution

The correct option is C Co
The spin only magnetic moment is given in quantum mechanics as µ = n(n+2) BM where n is the number of unpaired e- and BM (Bohr magnetons)
So, n(n+2)=3.87
n(n+2)=(3.87)2=15
n2+2n15=0
⟹ n = -5 or 3.

So, No. of unpaired electrons are 3
Hence Z2+=d7

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