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

question 21

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Sc ³⁺
• B)Ni ²⁺
• C)Mn ²⁺
• D)Ti ⁴⁺
• E)Zn ²⁺

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