Generally Speaking Which Is the Least Stable Geometry for Coordination

question 8

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking which is the least stable geometry for coordination complexes?

• A) octahedral
• B) square planar
• C) tetrahedral
• D) tetrahedral and octahedral are about the same and both less stable then square planar
• E) square planer and octahedral are about the same and both less stable than tetrahedral

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