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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

The magnetic moment of \(Cu ^{2+}\) ion \(( Z =29)\) is :

  1. A \(\sqrt{3}\)
  2. B \(\sqrt{8}\)
  3. C \(\sqrt{2}\)
  4. D \(\sqrt{4}\)
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(A) \(\sqrt{3}\)

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\(Cu\): \([Ar] 3d^{10} 4s^1\) \(Cu^{2+}\): \([Ar] 3d^9\) Unpaired electrons (\(n\)): \(1\) \(\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)}\) \(\mu = \sqrt{1(1+2)} = \sqrt{3}\) B.M.
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