Chapter 26, Problem 26.53P

(a)

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Interpretation:

The complex ion ${{\text{[Cu(NH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_{\text{6}}\text{]}}^{2+}$ is paramagnetic or not has to be indicated.

(b)

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Interpretation:

The complex ion ${{\text{[Co(en)}}_{\text{3}}\text{]}}^{3+}$ is paramagnetic or not has to be indicated.

(c)

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Interpretation:

Number of unpaired electrons in ${{\text{[CrF}}_{\text{6}}\text{]}}^{3-}$ has to be predicted.

(d)

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Interpretation:

Number of unpaired electrons in ${{\text{[Zn(H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O)}}_{\text{6}}\text{]}}^{2+}$ has to be predicted.