The total number of unpaired electrons present in and is

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The total number of unpaired electrons present in  and  is

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Strategy:
 Determine the -electron count and pairing behavior for the central cobalt atom in both complexes to find the total sum of unpaired electrons.

Step 1: Analyze 
- Oxidation state:  ().
- Ligand field:  is a strong field ligand.
- Distribution: .
- Unpaired electrons = 1.

Step 2: Analyze 
- Oxidation state:  ().
- Ligand field:  acts as a strong field ligand with .
- Distribution: .
- Unpaired electrons = 0.

Step 3: Sum them up
Total unpaired electrons = .

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