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Complex 
of composition of 
has a spin only magnetic moment of 
. It reacts with 
and shows geometrical isomerism. The 
nomenclature of 
is:
A
Hexaaquachromium 
chloride
chloride B
Tetraaquadichloridochromium 
chloride dihydrate
chloride dihydrate C
Dichloridotetraaqa chromium 
chloride dehydrate
chloride dehydrate D
Tetraaquadichloridochromium 
chloride dehydrate
chloride dehydrate
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
From data of magnetic moment oxidation number of 
should be 
Hence complex is 
Complex shows geometrical isomerism therefore
formula of complex is 
It's IUPAC Name: Tetraaquadichloridochromium 
chloride dihydrate
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