How Many Unpaired Electrons Are There in the Complex Ion

question 38

Multiple Choice

How many unpaired electrons are there in the complex ion [Co(NO₃) ₆]^4-? For this ion, the nitrate ligands produce a very strong crystal field.

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 3
• D) 2
• E) 1

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