Identify the geometry of [Pd I₄]^2-. A) tetrahedral B) square planar C) linear D) octahedral E) trigonal planar

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The ligand set of this coordination compound is I₄^2-, which is a bidentate ligand. Therefore, there will be two bond angles around the central Pd atom. Square planar geometry provides the largest possible angles (90°) between the ligands, which will minimize repulsion between them. Therefore, the geometry of this coordination compound is square planar (B).

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