Chemistry
2025 · Paper 1
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Question 40
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The effective magnetic moment,
value for
taking into account for spin-orbit coupling is closest to[Given: Atomic number of Cr = 24, spin-orbit coupling constant
, and
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The major products X and Y formed in the following reaction sequences are

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Compound K displayed a strong band at 1680 cm
in its IR spectrum. Its
H-NMR spectral data are as follows:
(ppm) 7.30 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 6.8 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.8 (septet, J = 7.0 Hz, 1H), 2.2 (s, 3H), 1.9 (d, J = 7.0 Hz, 6H). The correct structure of compound K isYour answerChoose one option.
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