The Complex Ion [Cr(OH₂)₆]²⁺ Has Four Unpaired Electrons $\Delta \circ$

question 43

Multiple Choice

The complex ion [Cr(OH₂) ₆]²⁺ has four unpaired electrons .This means that

• A) the complex is high-spin.
• B) the complex is diamagnetic.
• C) the water ligands are difficult to remove.
• D) the complex is low-spin.
• E) \(\Delta \circ \) is very large.

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