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What is the shape of Fe(CO)5 molecule and which of the following d-orbitals involved in hybridization ?

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Tetrahedral dx2y2
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Trigonal bipyramidal, dx2y2
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Trigonal bipyramidal, dz2
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Square pyramidal
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Solution

The correct option is B Trigonal bipyramidal, dz2
Fe(CO)5 have dsp3 hybridisation so it will have
trigonal bipyramidal shape and d-orbital involves is dz2
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