Asked in Premeth MDCAT 2025 LR-04 — Electromagnetism, Transition Elements 2025Moderate

When the configuration is d7 in a transition metal, the paramagnetic susceptibility will be equal to:

Correct answer: A. 3.87 B.M

  • A. 3.87 B.M
  • B. 2.68 B.M
  • C. 5.92 B.M
  • D. 6.92 B.M

Explanation

A d7 electron configuration in an octahedral or tetrahedral field will typically have 3 unpaired electrons (t2g5e_g2 or e4t23). The spin-only magnetic moment is calculated as μ=√n(n+2), wherein is the number of unpaired electrons. For n=3, μ=√3(3+2)= √15=3.87 B.M.

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