If cl is a weak-field ligand, how many unpaired electrons are in the metal ion of [mn (cl) 6]4-?

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Siena Benson

Chemistry

13 January, 13:39

If cl is a weak-field ligand, how many unpaired electrons are in the metal ion of [mn (cl) 6]4-?

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Aimee Garner · Answer 1

The complex ion is [Mn (Cl) ₆]⁴⁻. This is an octahedral complex and oxidation state of metal atom Mn is + 2.

The outer electron configuration of Mn atom is d⁵s²

The outer electron configuration of Mn²⁺ ion is d⁵

Cl⁻ is a weak field ligand. so the number of unpaired electrons in this complex is 5.