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Assertion : The free gases `Cr` atom has six unpaired electrons.
Half-filled `'s'` orbital has greater stability.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C
`""_24 Cr to [Ar] 3d^4 4s^2`
`Cr to [Ar] 3d^5 4s^1`
Full-filled s-orbital has greater stability.
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