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$\mathrm{Ni}:3d^{8}4s^2{\mathrm{Ni}}^{2+}:3d^8$ Since, $\mathrm{Cl}$ is a weak field ligand, it doesn't cause pairing of electron.
Number of unpaired electrons, $n=2$ $$\mu =\sqrt{n(n+2)}=\sqrt{2(2+2)}\mathrm{BM}=\sqrt{8}\mathrm{BM}=2.82\mathrm{BM}$$ Coordination compound Conceptual III