Magnetic properties of coordination complexes (spin-only shortcut) (Count unpaired e⁻ on metal ion in ligand field; diamagnetic if all paired; paramagnetic if)
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Count unpaired e⁻ on metal ion in ligand field; diamagnetic if all paired; paramagnetic if n>0
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| n | Unpaired electrons after field splitting |
When to use this
Strong field may pair spins — same formula as free ion but n changes with Δo vs P.