Practice question
Question
What is the hybridization of Mn in [Mn(H₂O)6]2+?
Explanation
[Mn(H₂O)6]2+ (Mn₂+, d5) with weak field H₂O in an octahedral field is high spin, using outer orbitals (sp3d2).
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