Coordination CompoundMediumBloom L3

Question

Which ion has tetrahedral geometry:

Options

A.[Fe(CO)5]
B.[Co(NH3)6]2+
C.[NiCl4]2–
D.[Ni(CN)4]2–

Solution

Sol. Ni+2 = 3d8 ⇒ Cl– is W.F.L.

sp3 hybridization ⇒ tetrahedral

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