Spin-only magnetic moment of transition metal ions (mu = sqrt(n(n+2)) Bohr magneton; n = unpaired electrons)
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mu = sqrt(n(n+2)) Bohr magneton; n = unpaired electrons
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| n | Number of unpaired electrons |
| \mu | Magnetic moment in Bohr magneton (BM) |
When to use this
Spin-only formula; orbital contribution quenched in many high-spin complexes — for free ions JEE often uses spin-only.