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Predict the geometry of the complex from the electronic configuration shown.(a) Linear(b) Square planar(c) Tetrahedral(d) OctahedralThe question was asked by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Question is taken from Bonding in Coordination Compounds in portion Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (a) Linear

The explanation is: The hybridisation TYPE is sp which involves only TWO orbitals, so the GEOMETRY has to be linear and the coordination number is 2.



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