How many unpaired electrons are in the following complex ions? a) Ru(NH3)62+ (low spin case) _____ unpaired electron(s) b) Ni(H2O)63+ (low spin case) ______ unpaired electron(s) c) V(en)32+ ________ unpaired electron(s)

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How many unpaired electrons are in the following complex ions?

a) Ru(NH3)62+ (low spin case)

_____ unpaired electron(s)

b) Ni(H2O)63+ (low spin case)

______ unpaired electron(s)

c) V(en)32+

________ unpaired electron(s)

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