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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Answer the question on the basis of passage given below :
For the transition elements
Sc \(\quad\) Ti \(\quad\) V \(\quad\) Cr \(\quad\) Mn\(\quad\) Fe \(\quad\) Co \(\quad\) Ni \(\quad\) Cu \(\quad\) Zn
Atomic numbers :
21 \(\quad\) 22 \(\quad\) 23 \(\quad\) 24 \(\quad\) 25 \(\quad\) 26 \(\quad\) 27 \(\quad\) 28 \(\quad\) 29 \(\quad\) 30 \(\quad\)
Which transition metal ion \(\text{M}^{2+}\) gives magnetic moment 5.92 BM?

  1. A \(\text{Mn}^{2+}\)
  2. B \(\text{Cr}^{2+}\)
  3. C \(\text{Fe}^{2+}\)
  4. D \(\text{Ni}^{2+}\)
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(A) \(\text{Mn}^{2+}\)

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\(\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)}\) \(5.92 = \sqrt{n(n+2)}\) \(n \approx 5\) For \(\text{Mn}^{2+}\): Mn (\(Z=25\)) has \([\text{Ar}] 3d^5 4s^2\). \(\text{Mn}^{2+}\) has \([\text{Ar}] 3d^5\). Number of unpaired electrons \(n = 5\).
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