Iron(III) Forms an Octahedral Complex with the Ligand CN^-

question 111

Multiple Choice

Iron(III) forms an octahedral complex with the ligand CN^-. How many unpaired electrons are in the d orbitals of iron?

• A) 1
• B) 3
• C) 5
• D) 7
• E) 9

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