[Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 has a magnetic moment of 3.83 B.M.. The correct electronic configuration of 3d electrons in chromium present in the complex is:
A
3d1xy,3d1yz and 3d1xz
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B
3d1xy,3d1yz and 3d1z2
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C
3d1x2−y2,3d1z2 and 3d1xz
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D
3d1xy,3d1x2−y2 and 3d1xz
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Solution
The correct option is A3d1xy,3d1yz and 3d1xz The magnetic moment given indicates that there are three unpaired electrons. These must be present in the orbitals having lower energy, namely, 3dxy,3dyz and 3dxz.