Question

How many unpaired electrons are present in chromium?•

• A. 0
• B. 3
• C. 2
• D. 6

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Valence shell electronic configuration of Cr is $[3s^{2}3p^{6}3d^{5}4s^1]$
$\therefore$ Number o f unpaired electrons present in chromium is $6$