Determine the Number of Unpaired Electrons in an Octahedral,strong-Field Mn²⁺

question 34

Multiple Choice

Determine the number of unpaired electrons in an octahedral,strong-field Mn²⁺ complex ion.

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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