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If cl is a weak-field ligand, how many unpaired electrons are in the metal ion of [mn(cl)6]4−?

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The complex ion is [Mn(Cl)₆]⁴⁻. This is an octahedral complex and oxidation state of metal atom Mn is +2.

The outer electron configuration of Mn atom is d⁵s²
The outer electron configuration of Mn²⁺ ion is d⁵

Cl⁻ is a weak field ligand. so the number of unpaired electrons in this complex is 5.
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