Which of the Following D-Block Ion Electron Configurations May Be $\underline{\text{ or }}$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following d-block ion electron configurations may be high spin $\underline{\text{ or }}$ low spin when placed in an $\underline{\text{ octahedral ligand}}$ field?

• A) [Ar]3d⁸
• B) [Ar]3d³
• C) [Ar]3d⁹
• D) [Ar]3d⁴
• E) [Ar]3d²

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