Q.

Which of the following has non-planar with respect to central atom?

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a

[Ni(CN)4]2-

b

[PtCl4]2-

c

[NiCl4]2-

d

[Pd2{P(C6H5)3}2Cl4]

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

  • [NiCl4​]2−, there is Ni2+ ion, However, in the presence of weak field Cl− ligands, NO pairing of d-electrons occurs. 
  • Therefore, Ni2+ undergoes sp3 hybridization to make bonds with Cl ligands in tetrahedral geometry
  • tetrahedral is non planar with respect to central atom
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