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The correct structure of Fe (CO)(5) is ?...

The correct structure of `Fe (CO)_(5)` is ?

A

octahedral

B

tetrahedral

C

square pyramidal

D

trigonal bipyramidal .

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The correct Answer is:
D
In `Fe(CO)_(5) , Fe` is `sp^(3)` d hybridised and thus trigonal bipyramidal in shape .
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