NEETChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1
The geometry and magnetic behaviour of the
complex [Ni(CO)4] are
- Asquare planar geometry and diamagnetic
- Btetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
- Csquare planar geometry and paramagnetic
- Dtetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic.
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Correct answer: B
Ni(28) : [Ar]3d84s2
CO is a strong field ligand, so unpaired
electrons get paired. Hence, configuration
would be:

For, four ‘CO’-ligands hybridisation would be sp3 and thus the complex would be diamagnetic and of tetrahedral geometry.
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