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Among the following, the square planar geometry is exhibited by:
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsKVPYKVPY 2020 (SB/SX)
Options:
  • A CdCl42-
  • B Zn(CN)42-
  • C PdCl42-
  • D Cu(CN)43-
Solution:
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The correct answer is: PdCl42-
ComplexShapeHybridisationCdCl42-Tetrahedralsp3Zn(CN)42-Tetrahedralsp3PdCl42-Square Planardsp2Cu(CN)43-Tetrahedralsp2

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