Which element from following does NOT exhibit magnetic moment in +2 state?

1. Mn
2. Co
3. Fe
4. Zn

Solution

$\because \quad \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}$ has no unpaired electron, so it will not exhibit magnetic moment.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (10 May Shift 2)

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