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Chemistry Question on coordination compounds

Which of the following has square planar structure ?

A

[Ni(CO)4]2+ [Ni(CO)_4]^{2+}

B

[NiCl4]2+[NiCl_4]^{2+}

C

[Ni(CN)4]2+ [Ni(CN)_4]^{2+}

D

All of these.

Answer

[Ni(CN)4]2+ [Ni(CN)_4]^{2+}

Explanation

Solution

[Ni(CN)4]2+ [Ni(CN)_4]^{2+} with dsp2dsp^2-hybridisation has a square planar structure (see hint to 26 above).