Write the geometry and magnetic behaviour of the complex [Ni(CO)\(_4\)] on the basis of Valency Bond Theory (VBT).
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- In tetrahedral complexes, the central metal atom undergoes sp\(^3\) hybridization.
- Diamagnetic behavior is observed when all electrons are paired, and there are no unpaired electrons in the system.
The geometry of [Ni(CO)\(_4\)] is tetrahedral. According to Valency Bond Theory (VBT), the metal ion (Ni) undergoes sp\(^3\) hybridization to form four bonds with the CO ligands. The complex is diamagnetic as all the electrons in CO ligands are paired.