Co-Ordination Compounds Question 277
Question: The geometry of $ Ni{{(CO)}_4} $ and $ Ni{{(PPh_3)}_2}Cl_2 $ are
Options:
A) both square planar
B) tetrahedral and square planar
C) both tetrahedral
D) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ Ni{{(CO)}_4} $ $ Ni{{(PPh_3)}_2}Cl_2 $
O.S.$ Ni^{0} $ $ N{i^{2+}} $
E.C.$ [Ar]3d^{8}4s^{2} $ $ [Ar]3d^{8}4s^{0} $
Hybridization $ sp^{3} $ (tetrahedral) $ sp^{3} $ (tetrahedral)
