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The magnetic moment of a transition metal ion is `sqrt(15)` B.M. Therefore the number of unpaired electrons present in it is

A

4

B

1

C

2

D

3

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The correct Answer is:
D
Magnetic moment `=sqrt(n(n+2))`
where n=no. of unpaired electrons
given `mu=sqrt(15)`
`:.sqrt(15)=sqrt(n(n+2))implies15=(n+2)`
This is possible only when n=3.
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