Which one of the following has a square planar geometry? | CHEMISTRY - BONDING IN METAL CARBONYLS | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which one of the following has a square planar geometry?

A

[NiCl4]2–

B

[PtCl4]2–

C

[CoCl4]2–

D

[FeCl4]2–

Answer

$PtCl4$ 2–

Explanation

Solution

In 4-coordinate complex of platinum (PtII), the four ligands are arranged about the central platinum ion(II) in a square planar geometry (dsp2) because of higher CFSE of 5d8 configuration.