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According to the Valence Bond Theory (VBT), what can be predicted about the geometry of a complex based on its magnetic behavior?

Options

  1. AThe magnetic behavior is unrelated to the complex's geometry.
  2. BThe complex's magnetic behavior can provide insights into its geometry.
  3. CMagnetic behavior and geometry are inversely related.
  4. DMagnetic behavior only depends on the complex's oxidation state.

Correct answer

B. The complex's magnetic behavior can provide insights into its geometry.

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph suggests that it is usually possible to predict the geometry of a complex from its magnetic behavior based on VBT.

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