The difference in the 'spin-only' magnetic moment values of KMnO4 and the manganese product formed during titration of KMnO4 against oxalic acid in acidic medium is BM. (nearest integer)
Answer
6
Solution
2MnO4- + 5C2O42- + 16H+ 2Mn2+ + 10CO2 + 8H2O
KMnO4: Mn7+, 3d0 ⇒ n = 0 ⇒ = 0
Mn2+: 3d5 ⇒ n = 5 ⇒ = n(n + 2) = 35 = 5.92 BM
∴ difference = 5.92 - 0 6 BM
Answer: 6