With Different Ligands a Particular Transition Metal Ion Forms Octahedral

question 8

Multiple Choice

With different ligands a particular transition metal ion forms octahedral complexes with either two or four unpaired electrons. How many d electrons are present in this metal ion?

• A) 6
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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