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The geometry and magnetic behaviour of the complex [Ni(CO)4] are
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Options:
  • A Square planar geometry and paramagnetic
  • B Tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
  • C Square planar geometry and diamagnetic
  • D Tetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
Ni(28):[Ar]3d84s2
As CO is a strong field ligand so configuration would be

n=0(no unpaired electron)
For, four ‘CO’-ligands hybridisation would be sp3 and thus the complex would be diamagnetic and of tetrahedral geometry as follows.
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