Which of the following best describes the complex [Mn(H₂O)₆]²⁺? A)sp³ hybridization; diamagnetic B)d²sp³ hybridization; diamagnetic C)d²sp³ hybridization; paramagnetic D)dsp³ hybridization; diamagnetic E)sp³ hybridization; paramagnetic

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The complex [Mn(H2O)6]2+ has a d^5 configuration because Mn2+ has 5 electrons in its d orbitals. According to crystal field theory, in an octahedral field, these electrons will occupy the d orbitals in a way that results in unpaired electrons, making the complex paramagnetic. The hybridization involved in forming the octahedral complex is d^2sp^3, indicating a combination of d, s, and p orbitals. However, the correct notation for hybridization in this context should include the d orbitals first, followed by s and p orbitals, making the correct description d^2sp^3 hybridization; paramagnetic.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Complex [Mn(H2O)6]2+

Which of the Following Best Describes the Complex [Mn(H₂O)₆]²⁺