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Question

The number of unpaired electrons in Fe²⁺ ion is:

Options

  1. A2
  2. B3
  3. C4
  4. D5

Solution

Fe²⁺ has electronic configuration [Ar]3d⁶. In high spin state, 4 electrons are unpaired.

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