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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