Which of the Following Ions Could Exist in Only the High-Spin

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ions could exist in only the high-spin state in an octahedral complex?

• A)Cr ²⁺
• B)Mn ⁴⁺
• C)Fe ³⁺
• D)Co ³⁺
• E)Ni ²⁺

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Average Product

The ratio of total product to the amount of input used, determined by dividing the overall output by the input quantity.

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The principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while others remain constant, the overall returns will initially increase but will eventually decrease after a certain point.