Magnetic Measurements on an Octahedral Complex of a Transition Metal

question 39

Multiple Choice

Magnetic measurements on an octahedral complex of a transition metal show that it contains three unpaired electrons. Which of the following d-electron configurations of the metal ion are consistent with this fact?
Select the most complete answer.

• A) d³
• B) d³ and d⁷
• C) d³, d⁵, and d⁷
• D) d³, d⁵, d⁷, and d⁹
• E) any d-electron configuration

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