NEETChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1
Red precipitate is obtained when ethanol solution of dimethylglyoxime is added to ammoniacal Ni(II). Which of the following statements is not true?


- ARed complex has a square planar geometry.
- BComplex has symmetrical H-bonding.
- CRed complex has a tetrahedral geometry.
- DDimethylglyoxime functions as bidenate ligand.
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Correct answer: C
Ni+2 + 2Dmg– → [Ni(Dmg)2]

Dimethyl glyoxime act as bidentate ligand.
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