Iron(III)forms an Octahedral Complex with the Ligand CN^-

question 44

Multiple Choice

Iron(III) forms an octahedral complex with the ligand CN^-.How many unpaired electrons are in the d orbitals of iron?

• A)1
• B)3
• C)5
• D)7
• E)None of these choices is correct.

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