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Which of the following statements regarding the magnetic properties and electronic configurations of lanthanoid ions is correct?
- A.The magnetic moment of is calculated using the spin-only formula.
- B. has a configuration and exhibits temperature-independent paramagnetism.
- C. has a magnetic moment of due to its configuration.
- D.The magnetic moment of is significantly lower than the spin-only value.
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Correct answer: C — has a magnetic moment of due to its configuration.
Solution
- has the electronic configuration .
- The number of unpaired electrons .
- The spin-only magnetic moment is .
- Hence the answer is (C).
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