Identify the most likely transition metal M: a)テつテつ K3[M(CN)6], in which M is a first-series transition metal and the...

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Identify the most likely transition metalM:

a)テつテつK3[M(CN)6], in which M is afirst-series transition metal and the complex has 3 unpairedelectrons.

b)テつテつ[M(H2O)6]3+, in which M is asecond-series transition metal and LFSE = テ「竄ャ窶2.4 Do.

c)テつテつ Tetrahedral[MCl4]テ「竄ャ窶, which has 5 unpaired electrons andM is a first-series transition metal.

d)テつテつ Square planar[MCl2(NH3)2], in which M is a d8third-series transition metal.

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a In K3MCN6 M is in 3 oxidation stateand according to the question it has 3 unpaired electrons We alsoknow that CN is a strong field ligand which can pair upunpaired electrons during    See Answer
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