[NiCl4]2− Ni+2−[Ar]3 d84 s0→sp3, Tetrahedral Number of unpaired electron =2 paramagentic [Ni(CO)4] Ni(0)→[Ar]3 d104 s0 (After rearrangement) No unpaired electron sp3, Tetrahedral, Diamagnetic
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From the magnetic behaviour of [NiCl4]2− (paramagnetic) and [Ni(CO)4] (diamagnetic), choose the correct geometry and oxidation state.
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[NiCl4]2−:NiII, tetrahedral [Ni(CO)4]:NiII, square planar
[NiCl4]2− : NiII, square planar [Ni(CO)4]:Ni(0), square planar
[NiCl4]2−:NiII, tetrahedral [Ni(CO)4]:Ni(0), tetrahedral
[NiCl4]2−:Ni(0), tetrahedral [Ni(CO)4]:Ni(0), square planar
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