MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCoordination compoundsValence Bond Theory

The compound having tetrahedral geometry is

A.[Ni (CN)4]2–

B.[Pd (CN)4]2–

C.[PdCl4]2–

D.[NiCl4]2–✓ Correct

Explanation

In the mentioned complexes the oxidation state of the central metal atom is +2 and the electronic configuration is 8 d . 2- 4 [NiCl ] has tetrahedral geometry while or other complexes have a square planer geometry. Hence, the correct answer is option (d)

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