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The magnetic moment of Fe2+ is B.M.
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 3.87
  • B 0
  • C 4.9
  • D 1.73
Solution:
1424 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 4.9

We know

μ = nn+2

where, n is the number of unpaired electrons

The electronic configuration of Fe2+ = Ar3d64s0

According to the Aufbau's principal the unpaired electrons present in Fe2+ is 4

Thus,

μ  = 4×6 B.M.μ= 4.9 B.M.

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