The complex \[Pt(NH3)4]2+ has ..... structure : | CHEMISTRY - BONDING IN METAL CARBONYLS | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

The complex [Pt(NH3)4]2+ has ..... structure :

A

Square planar

B

Tetrahedral

C

Pyramidal

D

Pentagonal

Answer

Square planar

Explanation

Solution

5d8 configuration have higher CFSE and the complex is thus square planar and diamagnetic.

Pt2+, [Xe]4f14 5d8

[Pt(NH3)4]2–

dsp2 hybrid orbitals