In the complex [Fe(H2O)6]2+, how many number of unpaired electrons are present?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
In [Fe(H2O)6]2+
x + 6(0) = 2
x = 2
26Fe : [Ar]4s23d6
Fe2+ : [Ar]3d6
| ↑↓ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
There are 4 unpaired electrons.
In the complex [Fe(H2O)6]2+, how many number of unpaired electrons are present?
Correct answer: option 2
In [Fe(H2O)6]2+
x + 6(0) = 2
x = 2
26Fe : [Ar]4s23d6
Fe2+ : [Ar]3d6
| ↑↓ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ | ↑ |
There are 4 unpaired electrons.