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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following complexes are square planar?
(A) \(\left[ Ni ( CN )_4\right]^{2-}\)
(B) \(\left[ NiCl _4\right]^{2-}\)
(C) \(\left[ PtCl _4\right]^{2-}\)
(D) \(\left[ PdCl _4\right]^{2-}\)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A (B) and (D) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (C) only
  3. C (B), (C) and (D) only
  4. D (A), (C) and (D) only
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(D) (A), (C) and (D) only

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(A) \( \left[ Ni ( CN )_4\right]^{2-} \): \( Ni^{2+} \), \( 3d^8 \), strong field \( \rightarrow \) Square planar. (B) \( \left[ NiCl _4\right]^{2-} \): \( Ni^{2+} \), \( 3d^8 \), weak field \( \rightarrow \) Tetrahedral. (C) \( \left[ PtCl _4\right]^{2-} \): \( Pt^{2+} \),…
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