The shape of $[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$ is square planar. The $Cu^{2+}$ ion in this complex is:

  • A
    $sp^3$ hybridised
  • B
    $dsp^2$ hybridised
  • C
    $sp^3d$ hybridised
  • D
    $sp^3d^2$ hybridised

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Which ion has tetrahedral geometry:

Match the following based on valence bond theory $(VBT)$.
HybridisationGeometryComplex structure
$(A) \ sp^3$$(i) \ \text{Square planar}$$(p) \ [Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$
$(B) \ d^2sp^3$$(ii) \ \text{Tetrahedral}$$(q) \ [ZnCl_4]^{2-}$
$(C) \ dsp^2$$(iii) \ \text{Octahedral}$$(r) \ [Ni(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$
-$(iv) \ \text{Linear}$$(s) \ [Ag(CN)_2]^-$

Explain the complex species $[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$ on the basis of Valence Bond Theory $(VBT)$.

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On the basis of valence bond theory,discuss the geometrical shapes and magnetic properties of the following $4$-coordinated complexes:
$(i)$ $[NiCl_{4}]^{2-}$
$(ii)$ $[Ni(CN)_{4}]^{2-}$
$(iii)$ $[Ni(CO)_{4}]$
$(iv)$ $MnO_{4}^{-}$

What is the coordination geometry around the manganese atom in decacarbonyldimanganese$(0)$?

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