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In [Cr(NH3)6](Br)3[Cr(NH_3)_6](Br)_3, number of unpaired electrons in Cr is:

A

4

B

3

C

1

D

2

Step-by-Step Solution

In the given complex [Cr(NH3)6](Br)3[Cr(NH_3)_6](Br)_3, the central chromium atom is present as Cr3+Cr^{3+} ion. The ground state electronic configuration of Cr (Z = 24) is [Ar]3d54s1[Ar] 3d^5 4s^1. Therefore, the electronic configuration of Cr3+Cr^{3+} is [Ar]3d3[Ar] 3d^3. In an octahedral crystal field, these three electrons will occupy the lower energy t2gt_{2g} orbitals singly (t2g3eg0t_{2g}^3 e_g^0) 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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