Practice question
Question
How many unpaired electrons are present in [Fe(H₂O)6]2+? (Fe atomic number = 26)
Explanation
Fe₂+ (3d6). H₂O is weak field → high spin: t2g4 eg2, 4 unpaired electrons.
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