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Question

Which of the following complexes has a geometry different from others?

A

[Ni Cl4]2–

B

Ni (CO)4

C

[Ni(CN)4]2–

D

[Zn(NH3)4]2+

Answer

$Ni(CN)4$ 2–

Explanation

Solution

(1), (2) and (3) all have tetrahedral geometry except (3) which has square planer geometry.