Which of the following has square planar geometry?
A
[CoCl4]2−
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B
[FeCl4]2−
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C
[NiCl4]2−
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D
[PtCl4]2−
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Solution
The correct option is D[PtCl4]2− Pt2+ ion has the configuration 5d8
i.e., Cl− is a weak ligand but causes pairing of electrons in 5d, making one 5d orbital available. This gives dsp2 hybridisation and square planar geometry.