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In chromyl chloride, CrO2Cl2, how many non-axial d-orbitals of chromium participate in the hybridisation of the central atom?

1. 0
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3

Correct answer: 0

Solution

CrO2Cl2 is tetrahedral with sp3 hybridisation of Cr, so no d-orbitals (axial or non-axial) are used.

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