How many unpaired electrons does the Cr³⁺ ion contain?
Correct answer D. 3
Explanation
Chromium is [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹; losing three electrons (4s¹ and two 3d) gives Cr³⁺ as [Ar] 3d³, with three unpaired electrons.
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