Give the number of unpaired electrons in the following complex ions:
`[FeF_(6)]^(4-)` and `[Fe(CN)_(6)]^(4-)`

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`[FeF_(6)]^(4-)`: The metal (Fe) is in `+2` oxidation state with configuration `[Ar]^(18)3d^(6)`. It has four unpaired electrons.
`[Fe(CN)_(6)]^(4-)`: Same as above.

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