In , number of unpaired electrons in Cr is:
4
3
1
2
In the given complex , the central chromium atom is present as ion. The ground state electronic configuration of Cr (Z = 24) is . Therefore, the electronic configuration of is . In an octahedral crystal field, these three electrons will occupy the lower energy orbitals singly () according to Hund's rule, irrespective of the field strength of the ligand. Thus, there are 3 unpaired electrons in the chromium ion.
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