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Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure

The correct structure of Fe(CO)5 {Fe(CO)_5} is (at. no. of Fe=26Fe = 26)

A

trigonal bipyramidal

B

octahedral

C

tetrahedral

D

square pyramidal

Answer

trigonal bipyramidal

Explanation

Solution

26Fe:[Ar]3d64s2 {_{26}Fe : [Ar] } 3d^6\, 4s^2