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[Ru(NH3)6]3+ is an octahedral, d5 low-spin complex, how many unpaired electrons does this complex have?

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5
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1
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3
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Solution

The correct option is B 1
[Ru(NH3)6]3+: Octahedral

44Ru:[Kr] 4d7 5s1


Ru+:[Kr] 4d5 5s0


Due to presence of strong field ligand electrons get paired, only 1 unpaired electron is present.

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