MHT CET202526 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
What is the value of spin only magnetic moment for Cu ²⁺ in BM ?
Options
- A2.84
- B3.87
- C1.73
- D0.0
Correct answer
C. 1.73
Step-by-step solution
The spin-only magnetic moment of Cu ²⁺ ( Z = 29 ) is determined from its 3d^9 configuration, where nine electrons occupy the d-orbitals with one unpaired electron remaining. Applying the spin-only magnetic moment formula _s = n(n+2) BM with n = 1 yields _s = 3 1.73 BM. This corresponds to option C.