The Complex [Ni(CN)₄]^2- Is Diamagnetic and the Complex [NiCl₄]^2- Is

question 92

Multiple Choice

The complex [Ni(CN) ₄]^2- is diamagnetic and the complex [NiCl₄]^2- is paramagnetic.What can you conclude about their molecular geometries?

• A)Both complexes have square planar geometries.
• B)Both complexes have tetrahedral geometries.
• C)[NiCl₄]^2- has a square planar geometry while [Ni(CN)₄]^2- has a tetrahedral geometry.
• D)[NiCl₄]^2- has a tetrahedral geometry while [Ni(CN)₄]^2- has a square planar geometry.

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