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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A
K4[Ni(CN)4] and K2[Ni(CN)4] both have same magnetic moment
B
K4[Ni(CN)4] is a diamagnetic while K4[Ni(Cl)4] is paramagnetic
C
K4[Ni(CN)4] is diamagnetic while K2[Ni(CN)4] is tetrahedral
D
K4[Ni(Cl)4] and K4[Ni(CN)4] both have same geometrical shapes

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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5 Years ago
 

K4[Ni(CN)4]Ni(0),4s23d8, strong field ligand, 0 unpaired electrons, dsp2 & square planer, diamagnetic

 
K2[Ni(CN)4]Ni(II), 4s03d8, strong field ligand, 0 unpaired electrons, dsp2 & square planer, diamagnetic
 
K4[Ni(Cl)4]Ni(0), 4s23d8, weak field ligand, 2 unpaired electrons, sp3 & tetrahedral, paramagnetic.

The statement given in option C is incorrect.

Ans- Option C