Question
Question: The 'spin only' magnetic moment (in units of Bohr magneton, mB) of Ni2+ in aqueous solution would be...
The 'spin only' magnetic moment (in units of Bohr magneton, mB) of Ni2+ in aqueous solution would be (atomic number Ni = 28)
A
2.84
B
4.80
C
0
D
1.73
Answer
2.84
Explanation
Solution
3d8
H2O is weak field ligand ; so it does not compel for pairing of electrons. So,
m = n(n+2)=2(2+2)= 2.84 B.M