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What are the spin-only magnetic moments (in Bohr Magneton) for the complexes [Cr(NH₃)₆]³⁺ and [CuF₆]³⁻, given that the atomic numbers of Cr and Cu are 24 and 29, respectively?

  1. 3.87 and 2.84
  2. 4.90 and 1.73
  3. 3.87 and 1.73
  4. 4.90 and 2.84

Correct answer: 3.87 and 2.84

Solution

In [Cr(NH3)6]3+, Cr3+ is d3 with 3 unpaired electrons giving mu = sqrt(3*5) = 3.87 BM. In [CuF6]3-, Cu3+ is d8 and F- is a weak field, leaving 2 unpaired electrons giving mu = sqrt(2*4) = 2.83 ~ 2.84 BM. The correct pair is 3.87 and 2.84 (option 0); the stored answer is wrong.

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