Multiple choice

Which of the following complexes have square planar geometry? i. [PtCl4]2- ii. [NiCl4]2- iii. [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] iv. [Ni(CO)4] v. [Ni(CN)4]2-

  1. i and ii only

  2. i, iii and iv only

  3. i, iii and v only

  4. ii, iv and v only

  5. iii and iv only
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C Correct answer
Explanation

[PtCl4]2-: Inner orbital complex; square planar geometry; dsp2 hybridisation [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] -: Inner orbital complex; square planar geometry; dsp2 hybridisation [Ni(CN)4]2-: Inner orbital complex; square planar geometry; dsp2 hybridisation

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