The structure of $[N i C l_{4}]^{2 -}$ and $[N i (C N)_{4}]^{2 -}$ considering the hybridisation of the metal ion are respectively:

tetrahedral , square planar

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square planar , tetrahedral

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both tetrahedral

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both square planar

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The correct option is A tetrahedral , square planar

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Explain on the basis of valence bond theory that [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ ion with square

planar structure is diamagnetic and the [NiCl₄]²⁻ ion with tetrahedral geometry is paramagnetic.

[N i C l_{4}]^{2 -}

[N i (C N)_{4}]^{2 -}

The complex, [Ni(CN)₄]^2-, has:

[N i (C O)_{4}]

[N i C l_{4}]^{2 -}

[N i (C N)_{4}]^{2 -}

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