For each of the following ions, draw electron configuration diagrams for the d-orbitals (similar to Figure 8.18) to show orbital occupancies in both weak and strong octahedral fields. Indicate the total number of unpaired electrons in each case. Ni2+ Pt4+ Co2+

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Q: unpaired electrons in [Co(H20)6]^2

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