Co-Ordination Compounds Question 91
Question: The geometry of $ Ni{{( CO )}_4} $ and $ Ni{{( PPh_3 )}_2}Cl_2 $ are
[IIT-JEE 1999; DCE 2002]
Options:
A) Both square planar
B) Tetrahedral and square planar respectively
C) Both tetrahedral
D) Square planar and tetrahedral respectively
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ Ni{{(CO)}_4} $ and $ Ni{{(PPh_3)}_2}Cl_2 $ have $ sp^{3} $ and $ dsp^{2} $ - hybridisation respectively.
