Question
Question: What is the magnetic moment of Ti²⁺? (Given: Atomic number = 22)...
What is the magnetic moment of Ti²⁺? (Given: Atomic number = 22)
A
√8
B
√10
C
√6
D
√9
Answer
√8
Explanation
Solution
For Ti²⁺, the electron configuration is [Ar] 3d². Since there are 2 unpaired electrons (n = 2), using the spin-only formula for magnetic moment:
μ = √(n(n+2)) = √(2(2+2)) = √8 BM