Fluoride Ion Ranks Low in the Spectrochemical Series and Produces

question 16

Multiple Choice

Fluoride ion ranks low in the spectrochemical series and produces a weak crystal field in complex ions. Based on this information, predict the number of unpaired electrons in [CrF₆]^3-.

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 5
• E) 3

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