Question:

The geometry of $ Ni(CO)_{4}$ and $ Ni(PPh_{3})_{2}Cl_{2}$ are:

Updated On: Jun 7, 2022
  • both square planar
  • tetrahedral and square planar respectively
  • both tetrahedral
  • square planar and tetrahedral respectively
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

$Ni ( CO )_{4}$ and $Ni \left( PPh _{3}\right)_{2} Cl _{2}$ are tetrahedral in geometrical shape, because co-ordination number of $Ni$ is 4 in both cases.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.