MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryCoordination compoundsPrevious Year Questions
How many electrons are present in 3d orbital of tetrahedral K2[NiCl4] complex? [Guj. CET 2008]
A.8 electrons✓ Correct
B.10 electrons
C.7 electrons
D.6 electrons
Explanation
In the complex-K2[NiCl4] the central metal is Ni which exist in +2 oxidation state. Its electronic configuration is +2 8 Ni =[Ar],3d Hence, it has 8 electrons in its 3d orbital. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
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