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Calculating the Unpaired Electrons

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Question: Determine the number of unpaired electrons in an octahedral, strong-field Co(exponent positive 2) complex ion.

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This solution provides a brief response of under 20 words to determine how many unpaired electrons are in the given complex ion.

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