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MHT CET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

Which following pair of structure and magnetic properties is correct for tetracyanonickalate (II) ion?

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

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\(\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{-2}\)

In the presence of \(\mathrm{CN}^{-}\)strong field ligand

Square planar geometry diamagnetic in nature