Q. Which of the following weights less when weighted in magnetic field?
A) $ScCl_{3}$
B) $FeCl_{3}$
C) $TiCl_{3}$
D) $VCl_{3}$
Explanation
(a)
$ScCl_{3} \rightarrow {Sc}^{3 +} + 3{Cl}^{-}$
$Sc^{3 +}$
$3s^{2}$ $3p^{6}$ $3d^{0}$
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No unpaired electron, so will show diamagnetic character so, will weightless in magnetic field
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.