A first row transition metal with highest enthalpy of atomisation, upon reaction with oxygen at high temperature forms oxides of formula M2On (where n = 3, 4, 5). The 'spin-only' magnetic moment value of the amphoteric oxide from the above oxides is BM (near integer) (Given atomic number: Sc : 21, Ti : 22, V : 23, Cr : 24, Mn : 25, Fe : 26, Co : 27, Ni : 28, Cu : 29, Zn : 30)
Answer
0
Solution
Highest enthalpy of atomisation in the 3d series: V (515 kJ mol-1)
Oxides V2O3, V2O4, V2O5; amphoteric oxide = V2O5 (NCERT)
V5+: [Ar] 3d0 ⇒ n = 0 unpaired electrons
= n(n+2) = 0 BM
Answer: 0