How Many Unpaired Electrons Are There in the Complex Ion

question 6

Multiple Choice

How many unpaired electrons are there in the complex ion [Mn(CN) ₆]^3-

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
• E) 4

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