NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
How is the magnetic moment calculated for the divalent ion with an atomic number of 25?
Options
- AUsing the 'spin-only' formula
- BUsing the orbital angular momentum formula
- CUsing the ferromagnetic formula
- DUsing the diamagnetic formula
Correct answer
A. Using the 'spin-only' formula
Step-by-step solution
The magnetic moment for the divalent ion is calculated using the 'spin-only' formula √n(n+2), where n is the number of unpaired electrons.