Question: Manganese forms three low-spin complex ions with the cyanide ion with the formulas [Mn(CN)6]5-, [Mn(CN)6]4-, and [Mn(CN)6]3-. For each complex ion, determine the oxidation number

Manganese forms three low-spin complex ions with the cyanide ion with the formulas [Mn(CN)6]5-, [Mn(CN)6]4-, and [Mn(CN)6]3-. For each complex ion, determine the oxidation number of Mn and the number of unpaired d electrons present.

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