How many unpaired electrons would you expect for the complex ion: [fe (nh3) 6]2+?

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Azaria Galvan

Chemistry

8 September, 12:34

How many unpaired electrons would you expect for the complex ion: [fe (nh3) 6]2+?

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Andres Baxter · Answer 1

The N from NH3 forms a coordinate covalent bond with the metal iron as in this case. The iron itself is at the "center" of the ligate complex ion. Since the net ionic charge is at 2+, it can be said that there is one pair of unpaired electrons for [fe (nh3) 6]2+.