Practice question
Question
How many electrons are in the eg orbitals of [Fe(H₂O)6]3+ with Fe in the +3 state? (Fe atomic number = 26)
Explanation
Fe₃+ (d5) high spin: t2g3 eg2, so 2 electrons in eg.
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