Practice question
Question
The magnetic moment of [CoCl₄]2− is approximately: (Co atomic number = 27)
Explanation
Co₂+ (d7) in [CoCl₄]2− (tetrahedral) with weak field Cl− is high spin (3 unpaired). μ ≈ 3.87 BM.
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