The maximum numbewr of microstates for d² electronic configuration is ____ · ABC26IN0401

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The maximum numbewr of microstates for $\mathrm{d}^{2}$ electronic configuration is ____
Answer
Answer (as printed): 45

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Explanation
Answer: 45 — d² microstates = C(10, 2) = 10!/(2!·8!) = 45.

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