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QJEEM06Chb08b: JEE Main 2006 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM06Chb08b Solution: Nickel (Z = 28) combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand…

Nickel (Z = 28) combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand X– to form a paramagnetic complex [NiX4]2− . The number of unpaired electron(s) in the nickel and geometry of this complex ion are, respectively

Multiple Choice Options

  • A one, tetrahedral
  • B two, tetrahedral
  • C one, square planar
  • D two, square planar

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[NiX4]2−,{\left[ {Ni{X_4}} \right]^{2 - }}, the electronic configuration of Ni2+N{i^{2 + }} is

AIEEE 2006 Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 276 English Explanation

It contains two unpaired electrons and the hybridisation is sp3s{p^3} (tetrahedral).

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