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Let $$x$$ be the oxidation state of Chromium:
$$x + (0) + (0) + 4(-1) = -2$$ ($$NO$$, $$NH_3$$ are neutral ligands and $$CN$$ has an oxidation state of -1)
$$x = +2$$
Thus, Chromium is in the $$+2$$ oxidation state ($$Cr^{2+}$$).
$$Cr^{2+} = [Ar] 3d^4$$
Cyanide ($$CN^-$$) is a strong field ligand, which causes a large crystal field splitting ($$\Delta_o$$). This forces the electrons to pair up in the lower energy orbitals, resulting in a low spin complex.
For a $$d^4$$ low spin configuration:
The first three electrons fill the $$t_{2g}$$ orbitals singly. The fourth electron pairs up in one of the $$t_{2g}$$ orbitals.
Unpaired electrons ($$n$$): $$2$$
$$\mu_{eff} = \sqrt{n(n + 2)} \text{ BM}$$
$$\mu_{eff} = \sqrt{2(2 + 2)}$$
$$\mu_{eff} \approx 2.828 \text{ BM}$$
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