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Coordination Compounds

Question
CBSEENCH12007500

Using valence bond theory, predict the shape and magnetic character of [Ni(CO)4] [Ni = 28].

Solution
Ni(28) has outer electronic configuration 4s23d8. The oxidation state of Ni is zero . Thus electronic configuration is 4s°3d10.



Since there is no any unpaired electron therefore it is diamagnetic in nature and tetrahedral in shape due to sp
3 hybridization.