MHT CET202210 Aug 2022Morning ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Which following pair of structure and magnetic properties is correct for tetracyanonickalate (II) ion?
Options
- ASquare planar, paramagnetic
- BTetrahedral, diamagnetic
- CSquare planar, diamagnetic
- DTetrahedral, paramagnetic
Correct answer
C. Square planar, diamagnetic
Step-by-step solution
[ Ni ( CN )₄ ]⁻² In the presence of CN ⁻ strong field ligand Square planar geometry diamagnetic in nature