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The geometry of Co(CO)4 and Cd(CN)42 are :

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a

square planar and tetrahedral, respectively

b

both square planar

c

both tetrahedral

d

tetrahedral and square planar, respectively

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Since central atom in Co(CO)4 and Cd(CN)42 is located at the center with four substituents that are located at the corners of a tetrahedron. They are tetrahedral in structure.

Hence correct option is B.

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