We have to determine the number of unpaired electrons in each of the given complexes.
The number of unpaired electrons in a complex can be determined through:
How many unpaired electrons would you expect for the following complex ions?
1. [Cr(CN)6]4−
2. [MnF6]4−
3. [Ru(en)3]2+
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