Co Ordination Compounds Question 289
Question: Which of the following statements is not true?
Options:
A) $ {{[MnCl_4]}^{2-}} $ ion has tetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic.
B) $ {{[Mn{{(Cl)}_6}]}^{2-}} $ ion has octahedral geometry and paramagnetic.
C) $ {{[Cu{{(CN)}_4}]}^{3-}} $ - has square planar geometry and diamagnetic.
D) $ [Ni{{(Ph_3P)}_2}Br_3] $ has trigonal bipyramidal geometry 2 is paramagnetic.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Metal atom/ion Configuration Geometry Magnetic nature $ Mn $
$ {{[MnCl_4]}^{2-}} $ Tetrahedral Paramagnetic
$ {{[MnCl_6]}^{4-}} $ Octahedral Paramagnetic
$ {{[Cu{{(CN)}_4}]}^{3-}} $ Tetrahedral Diamagnetic
$ [Ni{{(Ph_3P)}_2}Br_3] $ (Bulkier gp.) Tetrahedral Paramagnetic
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