Question

One unpaired electron in an atom contributes a magnetic moment of 1.1 B.M. Calculate the magnetic moment of Cu.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Electronic configuration of Cu = 1s^2, 2s^2 ,2p^6, 3s^2 ,3p^6 ,3d^5 ,4s^1

there are 6 unpair in cu.

Hence, the magnetic moment of Cu = 1.1 ×6 = 6.6 BM.

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