Find spin only magnetic moment of [Fe(H2O)5NO](2+)

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The discussion revolves around calculating the spin-only magnetic moment of the complex [Fe(H2O)5NO]2+. There is confusion regarding the oxidation states of iron and nitric oxide, with some sources indicating Fe is in the +1 state and others suggesting +3, leading to discrepancies in the number of unpaired electrons. The magnetic moment is initially calculated as 3.87, but the participant questions this due to the conflicting oxidation states and electron configurations. The participant expresses uncertainty about which information to trust, citing outdated textbook data. The need for clarity on the oxidation states and their impact on the magnetic moment calculation is emphasized.
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Homework Statement


Find spin only magnetic moment of ##[Fe(H2O)5NO]^{2+}##

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When I used Google, the magnetic moment in 3.87
##Fe## is in +1 oxidation state. So configuration is $$[Ar]3d^64s^1$$
There are 5 unpaired electrons. How does magnetic moment become 3.87?
 
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the configuration readjusts to 3d7. And there are more problems: Fe is said to be in +3 and NO is in -1. Look it up in Google.
 
If that's the case, then there are 5 unpaired electrons. Magnetic moment won't be 3.87
 
Yeah, I know. And it is a problem for me too, for my textbook says that it is Fe+ and NO+. But apparently that is 15 year old data. I'm not sure which one to follow, and as of now, I have no time to follow my research on the net up. I will look it up again and get back.
 
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