The spin-only magnetic moment μ (in Bohr Magnetons, BM) for n unpaired…

Question

The spin-only magnetic moment μ (in Bohr Magnetons, BM) for n unpaired electrons is given by:

Accepted Answer

D. √(n(n+2)) BM

**Spin-only formula: μ = √(n(n+2)) BM** (in units of Bohr Magnetons).
E.g., 1 unpaired → √3 = 1.73 BM
4 → √24 = 4.90 BM; 5 → √35 = 5.92 BM.
Used to identify n_unpaired from experimental μ.

Answer

n × 1.73 BM

Answer

n² BM

Answer

√n BM

The spin-only magnetic moment μ (in Bohr Magnetons, BM) for n unpaired electrons is given by:

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