The Complex Ion Fe(H₂O)₆³⁺ Has 5 Unpaired Electrons in 3d

question 137

Multiple Choice

The complex ion Fe(H₂O) ₆³⁺ has 5 unpaired electrons in 3d orbitals. Given this information, which iron orbitals would you expect to be hybridized and used to form the coordinate covalent bonds with water?

• A) 4s, 4p, and 4d
• B) 3s and 3p
• C) 3s, 3p, and 3d
• D) 4s, 4p, and 3d
• E) 4s and 4p

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