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Question

What is the shape of Fe(CO)5 molecule ? Given that its dipole moment = 0.

Options

A.Tetrahedral
B.Octahedral
C.Trigonal bipyramidal
D.Square pyramidal

Solution

       Trigonalbipyramidal ; being symmetrical molecule μ = 0.
As it is symmetrical molecule, therefore, its dipole moment (μ) is zero.

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