NEET2018ChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
What are the geometry and magnetic behaviors of the complex Ni CO 4 ?
Options
- ASquare planar geometry and paramagnetic.
- BTetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic.
- CSquare planar geometry and diamagnetic.
- DTetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic.
Correct answer
B. Tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic.
Step-by-step solution
Electronic configuration of: Ni → 3 d 8   4 s 2 CO is strong field ligand so unpaired electrons will get paired. sp 3 hybridisation Tetrahedral, diamagnetic.