The spin-only magnetic moment value of M^3+ ion (in gaseous state) from the pairs Cr^3+/ Cr^2+, Mn^3+/ Mn^2, Fe^3+/ Fe^2+ and Co^3+/ Co^2+ that has…
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The spin-only magnetic moment value of M3+ ion (in gaseous state) from the pairs Cr3+/Cr2+,Mn3+/Mn2,Fe3+/Fe2+ and Co3+/Co2+ that has negative standard electrode potential, is_____ B.M.
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Solution
Negative value of electrode potential for M2+M3+ is for Cr+2Cr+3
ECr+2Cr+30=−0.41V
Cr+2 acts as a reducing agent readily
Electronic configuration of Cr+3ion is
[Ar]4s03d3
Number of unpaired electrons,n=3
Magnetic moment,
μ=n(n+2)B.M=3(3+2)B.M
=15B.M≃4B.M
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