The spin only magnetic moment value (in Bohr magneton units) of Cr(CO)6 is:
A
0.0
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B
2.84
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C
4.9
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D
5.92
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Solution
The correct option is A 0.0 In Cr(CO)6, the central Cr atom is d2sp3 hybridised. Hence all the electrons in its valence shell is paired. So it has a net magnetic moment zero (0 BM).