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Question

The complex [Pt(NH3)4]2+ has ..... structure :

Options

A.square planar
B.tetrahedral
C.pyramidal
D.pentagonal

Solution

5d8 configuration have higher CFSE and the complex is thus square planar and diamagnetic.
Pt2+, [Xe]4f14 5d8
[Pt(NH3)4]2-          
                                    dsp2 hybrid orbitals

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