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The calculated spin only magnetic moment of Cr2+Cr^{2+} ion is

A

3.87 BM

B

4.90 BM

C

5.92 BM

D

2.84 BM

Step-by-Step Solution

Electronic configuration of CrCr is [Ar]3d54s1[Ar] 3d^5 4s^1. For Cr2+Cr^{2+}, it is [Ar]3d4[Ar] 3d^4. Number of unpaired electrons n=4n = 4. Magnetic moment μ=n(n+2)=4(4+2)=244.90\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)} = \sqrt{4(4+2)} = \sqrt{24} \approx 4.90 BM.

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