Which of the following ions can form both a high spin and a low spin octahedral complexes? A)Fe³⁺ and Co²⁺only B)Fe³⁺, Mn³⁺, and Co²⁺ C)Cr³⁺ only D)Fe³⁺, Cr³⁺, and Co²⁺ E)Mn³⁺, Cr³⁺, and Co²⁺

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Fe^3+, Mn^2+, and Co^2+ have d^5, d^5, and d^7 electron configurations, respectively, in their free ions. These configurations allow for both high spin and low spin states in octahedral complexes depending on the ligand field strength.

Which of the Following Ions Can Form Both a High