Which of the following d-block ion electron configurations may be high spin or low spin when placed in an octahedral ligand field? A) [Ar]3d¹ B) [Ar]3d⁹ C) [Ar]3d² D) [Ar]3d⁴ E) [Ar]3d⁸

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In an octahedral ligand field, a d^4 electron configuration can be either high spin or low spin depending on the strength of the ligands. Strong field ligands cause pairing of electrons (low spin), while weak field ligands do not (high spin).

Which of the Following D-Block Ion Electron Configurations May Be