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Question

The ion which is not tetrahedral in shape is

A

$BF _{4}-$

B

$NH _{4}{ }^{+}$

C

$Cu \left( NH _{3}\right)_{4}^{2+}$

D

$NiCl _{4}^{2-}$

Answer

$Cu \left( NH _{3}\right)_{4}^{2+}$

Explanation

Solution

$[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$ is square planar in shape with $Cu^{2+}\, d \, sp^2$ -hybridised.