Q. Which of the following transition metal ions will have definite value of magnetic moment?

A) ${Sc}^{3 +}$
B) ${Ti}^{3 +}$
C) ${Cu}^{3 +}$
D) ${Zn}^{2 +}$
Explanation

(b)
Value of magnetic moment depends upon number of unpaired electrons. All except ${Ti}^{3 +}|3d^{1}$| have either fully filled $d$-subshell ($i.e$., $Zn^{2 +},\ Cu^{+})\$or empty $d$- subshell ($ie$, $Sc^{3 +}$). As such only ${Ti}^{3 +}$ has a net value of magnetic moment.
Magnetic moment of ${Ti}^{3 +}$=$\sqrt{n(n + 2)}\ BM$
=$\sqrt{1(1 + 2)}\ BM$
=$\sqrt{3}$ =1.73$\ BM$

Dr. Abubacker
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