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The geometry of a coordination compound with a coordination number of 4 is


▸ tetrahedral, in order to minimize repulsions between the ligands.

▸ octahedral, since there are two different positions possible for each ligand.

▸ square planar, to allow room for the counterion because the ligands take up so much space.

▸ linear, since there are two ligands on each side of the transition metal.

▸ tetrahedral or square planar, but too difficult to predict based on the information given.
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