The magnetic moment (spin only) of an octahedral complex having $CFSE = -0.8 \Delta_0$ and surrounded by weak field ligands can be:

  • A
    $\sqrt{15} \, BM$
  • B
    $\sqrt{8} \, BM$
  • C
    $(A)$ and $(B)$ both
  • D
    None of these

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The complexes given below show:

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