Draw the d orbital electronic configuration of [Cr(co)6]3+  how many unpaired electrons are present  if six Br- groups were substituted for the six co groups to give [Cr(Br)6]3+ Would you expect CFSE to increase or decrease and why

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Draw the d orbital electronic configuration of [Cr(co)6]3+ 

how many unpaired electrons are present 

if six Br- groups were substituted for the six co groups to give [Cr(Br)6]3+ Would you expect CFSE to increase or decrease and why 

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