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In which of the following molecular shape dz^2-orbital must not be involved in bonding ?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

(a) Pentagonal planar -> sp^3d^3 (b) Trigonal planar -> sp^2 (c) Linear -> sp or sp^3d (d) Square planar -> sp^3d^2

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