Q.

Indicate the hybridization and Magnetic nature of Ni(CO)4

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a

dsp2, Diamagnetic

b

sp3, Paramagnetic

c

sp3, Diamgnetic

d

dsp2 Paramagnetic

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution


Ni is in zero oxidation state inNi(CO)4 .

  • So the electronic configuration of Ni is 3d84s2.
  • As CO is a strong ligand, so all the electrons  are paired in the d orbital as shown in the given diagram


so it is paramagnetic

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