Chapter 20, Problem 86QRT

(a)

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Interpretation:

Number of unpaired electrons in ${\text{Cr}}^{\text{2+}}$ ion has to be determined using partial molecular orbital diagram.

(b)

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Interpretation:

Number of unpaired electrons in ${\text{Zn}}^{\text{2+}}$ ion has to be determined using partial molecular orbital diagram.

(c)

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Interpretation:

Number of unpaired electrons in ${\text{Co}}^{\text{2+}}$ ion has to be determined using partial molecular orbital diagram.

(d)

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Interpretation:

Number of unpaired electrons in ${\text{Mn}}^{\text{4+}}$ ion has to be determined using partial molecular orbital diagram.