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The `sp^3d^2` hybridization of central atom of a molecule would lead to: square planar geometry, tirgonal bipyramidal geometry, tetrahedral geometry, octahedral geometry

A

square planar geometry

B

tirgonal bipyramidal geometry

C

tetrahedral geometry

D

octahedral geometry

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D
`sp^3d^2` hybridization leads to octahedral geometry.
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