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What is the shape of `Fe(CO)_5`

A

Linear

B

Tetrahedral

C

Square planar

D

Trigonal bipyramidal

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The correct Answer is:
D
`Fe(CO)_5` has `dsp^3` --hybridisation so it show trigonal bipyramidal geometry.
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