Practice question
Question
How many unpaired electrons are present in [CoF₆]3−? (Co atomic number = 27)
Explanation
Co₃+ (d6) in [CoF₆]3− (octahedral) with weak field F− is high spin: t2g4 eg2, giving 4 unpaired electrons.
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