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Nickel  ( Z = 28 )  combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand X^{-} to form a paramagnetic complex \left [ NiX_{4} \right ]^{2-}. The number of unpaired electron(s) in the nickel and geometry of this complex ion are, respectively

  • Option 1)

    one, tetrahedral

  • Option 2)

    two, tetrahedral

  • Option 3)

    one, square planar

  • Option 4)

    two, square planar.

 

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As we learned

 

Hybridisation -

sp3d2 - square bipyramidal or octahedral 

d2sp3 - octahedral 

sp3 - tetradedral 

dsp2 - square planar

- wherein

sp3d2 - outer complex

d2sp3 - inner complex

sp3 - [Ni(Cl)_{4}]^{2-}

dsp2 - [Pt(CN)_{4}]^{2-}

 

 Electronic configuration of Ni2+ for this complex :

Sp3 hybridisation suggests tetrahedral geometry,

no. of unpaired electrons = 2

 

 


Option 1)

one, tetrahedral

Option 2)

two, tetrahedral

Option 3)

one, square planar

Option 4)

two, square planar.

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