Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

In the complex [Fe(H2O)6]2+, how many number of unpaired electrons are present?

Options:

3

4

5

6

Correct Answer:

4

Explanation:

In [Fe(H2O)6]2+ 

x + 6(0) = 2

x = 2

26Fe : [Ar]4s23d6

Fe2+ : [Ar]3d

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There are 4 unpaired electrons.