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Which cation is most likely to be found in place of fe(ii) in the square planar binding domain of hemoglobin?

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The cation that is likely to be found in place of Fe(ii) in the square planar binding domain of hemoglobin is the Cobalt ions (Co2+)
Cobalt ion is closely related to Iron (ii) ions as a transition metal and can support a square planar coordination environment.

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