The spin only magnetic moment of [ZCl4]2− is 3.87 BM where Z is
A
Mn
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B
Ni
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C
Co
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D
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+2n−15=0 ⟹ n = -5 or 3.