Question
Chemistry Question on coordination compounds
Red precipitate is obtained when ethanol solution of dimethylglyoxime is added to ammoniacal Ni(II). Which of the following statements is not rue ?
A
Complex has symmetrical H-bonding
B
Red complex has a tetrahedral geometry
C
Dimethylglyoxime functions as bidentate ligand
D
Red complex has a square planar geometry.
Answer
Red complex has a tetrahedral geometry
Explanation
Solution
DMG acts as a bidentate ligand.