Which of the following metal ions could be found in both high-spin and low-spin configurations in octahedral complex ions?
A)Zn(II)
B)Cu(II)
C)Co(II)
D)V(II)
E)Ti(II)

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Co(II) can exist in both high-spin and low-spin configurations in octahedral complex ions depending on the ligand field strength. This is due to the fact that Co(II) has five d-electrons, which can either be paired (low-spin) or unpaired (high-spin) in the presence of ligands. The other options listed do not have the necessary electronic configurations to exhibit both high-spin and low-spin behavior in octahedral complexes.

Which of the Following Metal Ions Could Be Found in Both