The geometry and magnetic behaviour of the complex [Ni(CO)4] are
A
Square planar geometry and paramagnetic
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B
Tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
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C
Square planar geometry and diamagnetic
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D
Tetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic
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Solution
The correct option is B Tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic Ni(28):[Ar]3d84s2 ∵CO is a strong field ligand Configuration would be: The hybridisation would be sp3 and thus the complex would be diamagnetic and would possess tetrahedral geometry.