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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