Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism

24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds / Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism / Problem 3

How many unpaired electrons are expected for the following ions?
i. Fe²⁺
ii. Co³⁺

i. 3; ii. 2

i. 4; ii. 4

i. 3; ii. 3

i. 2; ii. 1

How many unpaired electrons are expected for the following ions?i. Fe2+ ii. Co3+