A D⁶ Ion (Fe²⁺)is Complexed with Six Strong-Field Ligands (For

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Multiple Choice

A d⁶ ion (Fe²⁺) is complexed with six strong-field ligands (for example,SCN^-) .What is the number of unpaired electrons in this complex?

• A)0
• B)1
• C)2
• D)3
• E)4

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