CN⁻ (strong field) forces pairing → dsp² → square planar.
The geometry of [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ is:
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The geometry of [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ is:
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Options
- A
Tetrahedral
- B
Square planar
- C
Octahedral
- D
Trigonal bipyramidal
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