Given below are two statements: Statement I: [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2– is square planar and…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsCoordination Compounds

Given below are two statements:
 Statement I: [Ni(CN)4]2– is square planar and diamagnetic complex, with dsp2 hybridization for Ni but [Ni(CO)4] is tetrahedral, paramagnetic and with sp3-hybridization for Ni.
 Statement II: [NiCl4]2– and [Ni(CO)4] both have the same d-electron configuration, have the same geometry and are paramagnetic.
 In light the above statements, choose the correct answer form the options given below: 
  (JEE Main 2022)
  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Answer

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

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