22 Jan 2025 Shift-1Medium
Q.From the magnetic behaviour of [NiCl₄]²⁻ (paramagnetic) and [Ni(CO)₄] (diamagnetic), choose the correct geometry and oxidation state.
a
[NiCl₄]²⁻ Ni(II) square planar, [Ni(CO)₄] Ni(0) square planar
b
[NiCl₄]²⁻ Ni(II) tetrahedral, [Ni(CO)₄] Ni(0) tetrahedral
c
[NiCl₄]²⁻ Ni(II) tetrahedral, [Ni(CO)₄] Ni(II) square planar
d
[NiCl₄]²⁻ Ni(0) tetrahedral, [Ni(CO)₄] Ni(0) square planar
Correct Answer: Option B
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