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What is the shape of Fe(CO)5 molecule and which of the following d - orbitals involved in hybridization?


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Tetrahedral dx2y2

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Trigonal bipyramidal, dx2y2

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Trigonal bipyramidal, dz2

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Square pyramidal

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Solution

The correct option is C

Trigonal bipyramidal, dz2


FeCO5

Given the geometry, the d orbital involved is dz2.


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