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Q.

Given below are two statements :
Statement I Ni(CN)42 is square planar and diamagnetic complex, with dsp2
hybridization for Ni(CO)4 is tetrahedral, paramagnetic and with sp3-hybridication for Ni.
Statement II : NiCl42 and Ni(CO)4 both have same d-electron configuration, have same geometry and are paramagnetic.
In light the above statements, choose the correct answer form the options given a below :

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a

Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

b

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

c

Statement I is correct but statement II is false.

d

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is true.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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Ni(CN)42:d8 configuration, SFL, sq. planar splitting (dsp2 ), diamagnetic
Ni(CO)4:d10 config (after excitation), SFL, tetrahedral splitting (sp3 ), diamagnetic
NiCl42:d8 config, WFL, tetrahedral splitting (sp3 ), paramagnetic(2 unpaired e ).

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