KCET2012ChemistryCoordination Compounds
The "spin only" magnetic moment of Ni ²⁺ in aqueous solution would be [At. no. of Ni =28 ]
Options
- A15 BM
- B2 BM
- C8 BM
- D6 BM
Correct answer
C. 8 BM
Step-by-step solution
Ni ²⁺ in aqueous solution refers to . [ Ni ₂ H ₂ O )₆ ]²⁺ Ni ²⁺ has following electronic orientation. Number of unpaired electrons =2 Spin only magnetic moment = n(n+2) = 2(2+2) = 8 BM