Practice question
Question
Which complex has a d5 metal ion with the maximum possible unpaired electrons in a tetrahedral field?
Explanation
[MnCl₄]2− (Mn₂+, d5) in a tetrahedral field with weak field Cl− is high spin (e2 t23), with 5 unpaired electrons.
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