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The pair(s) of complexes where in both exhibit tetrahedral geometry is(are)

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a

[Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2

b

[Co(CO)4] and [CoCl4]2

c

[Cu(Py)4]+ and [Cu(CN)4]3

d

[FeCl4] and [Fe(CO)4]2

answer is A, B, D.

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Detailed Solution

[Ni(CN)4]2 - has square planar geometry, [Ni(CO)4] - Tetrahedral geometry 

Other pairs have the  Tetrahedral geometry.

A) [FeCl4] 
Fe+3=3d5, Cl weak field ligand, sp3
 [Fe(CO)4]2
Fe−2=3d84s2
CO strong field ligand pairing occurs
Fe−2=3d10
Hence sp3
(B) [Co(CO)4] 
Co=3d84s2
Due to CO pairing occurs
Hence, =3d10
[CoCl4]2
Co+2=3d7,
Cl weak field ligand, sp3
(D)[Cu(Py)4]+
Cu+1=3d10,sp3
 [Cu(CN)4]3
Cu+1=3d10,sp3

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