Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

The geometry and magnetic property of the complex \([Ni(CO)_4]\) is:

Options:

Square planar, Diamagnetic

Square planar, Paramagnetic

Tetrahedral, Diamagnetic

Tetrahedral, Paramagnetic

Correct Answer:

Tetrahedral, Diamagnetic

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. Tetrahedral, Diamagnetic.

The valence shell electronic configuration of ground state \(Ni\) atom is \(3d^8 4s^2\). All of these 10 electrons are pushed into \(3d\) orbitals and get paired up when strong field \(CO\) ligands approach \(Ni\) atom. The empty \(4s\) and three \(4p\) orbitals undergo \(sp^3\) hybridization and form bonds with \(CO\) ligands to give \(Ni(CO)_4\). Thus \(Ni(CO)_4\) is diamagnetic.