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Which of the following statements regarding the hybridization of [Ni(CN)4]2- and [NiCl4]2- is INCORRECT?
[Ni(CN)4]2- is square planar and diamagnetic
[NiCl4]2- is tetrahedral and paramagnetic
[Ni(CN)4]2- is dsp2 hybridized
[Ni(CN)4]2- is paramagnetic
The complex ion [Fe(H2O)6]2+ is paramagnetic. Which of the following statements correctly explains this observation using Valence Bond Theory?
H2O is a strong field ligand, resulting in d2sp3 hybridization with no unpaired electrons.
H2O is a weak field ligand, resulting in sp3d2 hybridization with four unpaired electrons in the 3d orbitals of Fe2+.
H2O is a strong field ligand, resulting in sp3d2 hybridization with two unpaired electrons in the 3d orbitals of Fe2+.
H2O is a weak field ligand, resulting in dsp2 hybridization with two unpaired electrons in the 3d orbitals of Fe2+.
Which of the following species exhibits hybridisation and a square planar geometry?
[Ni(CN)_4]^2-
[Cu(NH3)_4]^2+
[Zn(NH3)_4]^2+
[PdCl4]^2-
What is the IUPAC name for the complex ?
Tetraammineaquachlorochromium(II) sulfate
Tetraammineaquachlorochromium(III) sulfate
Aquachlorotetraamminechromium(II) sulfate
Chlorotetraammineaquachromium(III) sulfate
In the complex ion , the oxidation number of cobalt and the coordination number of the complex are respectively:
+2, 4
+3, 6
+4, 6
+2, 6