MHT CET202523 Apr 2025Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Find the value of spin only magnetic moment for Zn ²⁺ in BM .
Options
- A1.73
- B2.84
- C0.00
- D3.87
Correct answer
C. 0.00
Step-by-step solution
Spin-only magnetic moment for Zn ²⁺ Zinc (atomic number 30) has the ground state configuration [ Ar ] 3d¹⁰ 4s^2 . Upon forming the Zn ²⁺ ion, the two 4s electrons are lost, resulting in the configuration [ Zn ²⁺] = [ Ar ] 3d¹⁰ . All d orbitals are fully occupied with paired electrons, giving n = 0 unpaired electrons. The magnetic moment formula yields = n(n+2) = 0 = 0 BM . The spin-only magnetic moment is 0 BM .