Co Ordination Compounds Question 230

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.



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