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How many unpaired electrons are in a gaseous Fe2+ ion in its ground state?

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2
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C
4
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Solution

The correct option is B 4
Consider the electronic configuration of Fe2+.
[Ar]3d6
Hence it has 4 unpaired electrons.
Hence option C is the right answer.

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