Predict the Number of Unpaired Electrons in the [CrCl₆]^4- Ion

question 77

Multiple Choice

Predict the number of unpaired electrons in the [CrCl₆]^4- ion.

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 3
• D) 5
• E) None of the above

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