VBT - Spin-Only Magnetic Moment Calculation

Formula: $$\mu = \sqrt{n(n + 2)} \quad \text{BM}$$

Concept: Relates the hybridization and pairing outcome of VBT directly to the complex's experimental magnetic behavior, calculating the total magnetic contribution solely from unpaired electron spins.

Notation:

• $$\mu$$ = Spin-only magnetic moment in Bohr Magnetons (BM);
• $$n$$ = Number of unpaired electrons present in the metal ion's valence shell.