Q.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Ni(CO)4 ?

(P) It has tetrahedral geometry.

(Q) It is diamagnetic in nature. 

(R) It has all Ni-C bonds of equal length.

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a

P, Q

b

P, R

c

Q, R

d

P, Q, R

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The electronic configuration of Ni in  Ni(CO)4 is 3d104s0. Since it forms four coordinate bonds with CO, its hybridization is  sp3, and Ni is diamagnetic because all of its electrons are paired.

Hence, option D is correct.

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