How Many D Electrons Are in the Cobalt Ion of K₃[Co(CN)₆]

question 101

Multiple Choice

How many d electrons are in the cobalt ion of K₃[Co(CN) ₆] ?

• A) 7
• B) 5
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 6

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