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The structure of the complex [Pt(NH3)4]2+ is:

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Square planar
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Tetrahedral
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Pyramidal
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Pentagonal
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Solution

The correct option is A Square planar
[Pt(NH3)4]2+Valence shell electronic configuration of Pt2+[Xe]4f145d8 6s0 6p0


NH3 is a strong field ligand. So all unpaired electrons get paired.


Hybridisation =dsp2Structure = Square planar

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