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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Which of the following pair have similar magnetic moment?

Options:

Ti3+, V3+

Cr3+, Mn2+

Mn2+, Fe3+

Fe3+, Mn2+

Correct Answer:

Mn2+, Fe3+

Explanation:

Magnetic moment is given  by \(\mu\) = \(\sqrt {n(n+2) }\) ; where n is the number of electrons

Same no of electrons will give same magnetic moment.

25Mn : [Ar]4s23d5

Mn2+ : [Ar]3d5

26Fe : [Ar]4s23d6

Fe3+ : [Ar]3d

Both contain 5 unpaired electrons, Hence they possess same magnetic moment.