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Question
How many unpaired electrons are present in [Ni(NH₃)6]2+? (Ni atomic number = 28)
Explanation
Ni₂+ (d8) in [Ni(NH₃)6]2+ (octahedral) with NH₃ (moderate field) is high spin: t2g6 eg2, giving 2 unpaired electrons.
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