MCQ
If compound $MX_4$ has $\mu\, = 0$ then most probable geometry will be
  • A
    Trigonal bipyramidal
  • Square bipyramidal
  • C
    Pentagonal bipyramidal
  • D
    distorted tetrahedral

Answer

Correct option: B.
Square bipyramidal
b

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