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According to Werner, which geometrical shapes are more common in coordination compounds of transition metals?

Options

  1. AOctahedral and tetrahedral
  2. BOctahedral and square planar
  3. CTetrahedral and square planar
  4. DTetrahedral and hexagonal

Correct answer

B. Octahedral and square planar

Step-by-step solution

Werner postulated that octahedral and square planar geometrical shapes are more common in coordination compounds of transition metals.

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