Calculate the 'spin only' magnetic moment of M²⁺_(aq) ion (Z = 27).

Atomic number (27) = [Ar]3d⁷4s²
M²⁺ = [Ar] 3d⁷

thus it have three unpaired electrons
therefore magnetic moment is

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