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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

The geometry and magnetic property of the complex \([Ni(CO)_4]\) is :

  1. A Square planar diamagnetic
  2. B Square planar, paramagnetic
  3. C Tetrahedral, diamagnetic
  4. D Tetrahedral, paramagnetic
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(C) Tetrahedral, diamagnetic

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Oxidation state of \(Ni\): \(0\) \(Ni(0)\) configuration: \([Ar]3d^8 4s^2\). Total valence electrons: \(10\). \(CO\) is strong field ligand \(\Rightarrow\) electrons pair up, leading to \(3d^{10}\). Hybridization: \(sp^3\) (using \(4s\) and \(4p\) orbitals). Geometry:…
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