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The number of unpaired electrons in the Fe3+ ion (Atomic no. = 26) is:

A
5
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6
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2
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8
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Solution

The correct option is B 5
Electronic configuration Fe3+:[Ar]3d5
Hence it has 5 unpaired electrons.

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