What are the possible geometries of a metal complex with a coordination number of 6?
1)square planar
2)tetrahedral
3)octahedral
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2
E) 1,2,and 3

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The possible geometries for a coordination number of 6 are octahedral only. This is because octahedral complexes have 6 ligands arranged around the central metal atom in a symmetrical manner. Square planar and tetrahedral geometries can only accommodate 4 and 5 ligands, respectively.

What Are the Possible Geometries of a Metal Complex with a Coordination