Q. Effective magnetic moment of ${Sc}^{3 +}$ ion is
A) 1.73
B) 0
C) 5.92
D) 2.83
Explanation
(b)
Magnetic moment depends upon number of unpaired electrons. In ${Sc}^{3 +}$, there is no unpaired electron. So, its effective magnetic moment is zero.
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