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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Identify transition metal complexes which are not octahedral in shape.
(A) \(\text{[Co(NH}_3)_6\text{]}^{3+}\)
(B) \(\text{[Ni(CO)}_4\text{]}\)
(C) \(\text{[CoCl(NH}_3)_6\text{]}^{2+}\)
(D) \(\text{[CoCl}_2\text{(NH}_3)_4\text{]}^{+}\)
(E) \(\text{[PtCl}_4\text{]}^{2-}\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) and (B) only
  2. B (B) and (E) only
  3. C (C) and (D) only
  4. D (D) and (E) only
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Correct Answer

(B) (B) and (E) only

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(B) \(\text{[Ni(CO)}_4\text{]}\): Tetrahedral (E) \(\text{[PtCl}_4\text{]}^{2-}\): Square planar