How Many Unpaired Electrons Would You Expect for the Complex

question 50

Multiple Choice

How many unpaired electrons would you expect for the complex ion [Mn(H₂O) ₆]²⁺?

• A) 0
• B) 5
• C) 3
• D) 1
• E) 2

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Definitions:

HOMO

Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital, which is the highest energy molecular orbital that contains electrons in a molecule.

Pentadienyl Cation

The pentadienyl cation is a positively charged ion featuring a five-carbon chain with alternating double and single bonds.

Halogenated Products

Chemical compounds that contain halogen atoms bonded to carbon or another element, used in various industrial applications.

Stable Product

A chemical compound that remains unchanged under specified conditions and is resistant to degradation or reaction.