JEE Main2012Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Magnetic moment of Gd ³⁺ ion ( Z =64) is
Options
- A3.62 BM
- B9.72 BM
- C7.9 BM
- D10.60 BM
Correct answer
C. 7.9 BM
Step-by-step solution
Gd (64)=[ Xe ] 4 f^7 5 d^1 6 s^2 Gd ³⁺=[ Xe ] 4 f^7 5 d^0 6 s^0 i.e. no. of unpaired electrons =7 aligned & = n(n+2) = 7(7+2) & = 63 =7.93 BM aligned