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Among Co3+,Ti2+,V2+ and Cr2+ ions, one if used as a reagent cannot liberate H2 from dilute mineral acid solution, its spin-only magnetic moment in gaseous state is _____  B.M. (Nearest integer)
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 5

Among the given species Co3+ cannot undergo oxidation, hence, Co3+ can't liberate H2.

It has d6 configuration,

Number of unpaired electrons =4

μ=nn+2B.Mμ=4×6=4.92 B.M

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