Question:

Acidified potassium permanganate solution oxidises oxalic acid. The spin-only magnetic moment of the manganese product formed from the above reaction is ______ B.M. (Nearest Integer)

Updated On: Jul 6, 2024
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Correct Answer: 6

Solution and Explanation

KMnO4(acidic-medium)+H2C2O4 CO2+Mn2+KMnO_4\text {(acidic-medium)} + H_2C_2O_4 → CO_2 + Mn^{2+}

Mn+2Mn^{+2} has 55 unpaired electrons
∴ Spin only magnetic moment
= 5(5+2)= \sqrt {5(5+2)}
= 5×7= \sqrt {5 \times 7}
= 35= \sqrt {35}
5.92 B.M≈ 5.92 \ B.M
6 B.M≈ 6 \ B.M

So, the answer is 66.

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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.