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Among Co3+, Ti2+, V2+ and Cr2+ ions, one if used as a reagent cannot liberate H2 from dilute mineral acid solution, its spin-only magnetic moment in gaseous state is________ B.M. (Nearest integer)

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Correct Answer: 5

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Co3+ will not liberate H2 gas in reaction with dilute acid
\(\frac{EºCo^{3+}}{Co^{2+}}\)=+1.97
And Co3+ has electronic configuration = [Ar] 3d6
∴ four unpaired electrons are present in it.
∴ spin only magnetic moment=\(\sqrt{4(4+2)}\)=4.92≈5

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