Q40E
Question
Is it possible for a complex of a metal in the transition series to have six unpaired electrons? Explain.
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Verified Answer
No, it is not possible for a complex of a metal in the transition series to have six unpaired electrons
1Step 1 of 1: Explanation
- It is not possible for a complex of a metal in the transition series to have six unpaired electrons because the maximum number of electrons in \(d\) - orbital is\(10\).
- According to the Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity: the electrons will be filled singly first. Which indicates that the maximum of unpaired electrons of any element in the d-block can’t be greater than \(5.\)
2Result:-
It is not possible as the maximum number of unpaired electrons in the \(d\)-block is \(5.\)
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