BITSAT2021ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Which one of the following ions has the maximum magnetic moment?
Options
- ASc ³⁺
- BTi ³⁺
- CCr ³⁺
- DFe ³⁺
Correct answer
D. Fe ³⁺
Step-by-step solution
Fe ³⁺ (d⁵ ) has 5 unpaired electrons therefore magneticmoment = n(n+2) = 5(5+2) =5.91 which is maximum among given options. As Sc ³⁺, Ti ³⁺, Cr ³⁺ and V ³⁺ contain 0,1,3 , and 2 number of unpaired electrons respectively.