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For a metal ion, the calculated magnetic moment is 4.90 BM. This metal ion has ______ number of unpaired electrons.

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Correct Answer: 4

Solution and Explanation

The magnetic moment of a complex is 4.9 B.M. Thus, unpaired electrons maybe 4. The expression for the magnetic moment is μ= \(\sqrt{n(n+2)}\)
​Substitute values in the above expression.
4.9= \(\sqrt{n(n+2)}\)
​24.01=n(n+2)
⇒ n=4.

So, the correct answer is 4.

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