The metal $Ni$ $(Z = 28)$ combines with a unidentate ligand $X^-$ to form a paramagnetic complex $[NiX_4]^{2-}$. What are its geometry and the number of unpaired electrons in $Ni$?

  • A
    $2$; Square planar
  • B
    $1$; Tetrahedral
  • C
    $2$; Tetrahedral
  • D
    $1$; Square planar

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$A. K_2[Ni(CN)_4]$ $I. sp^3$
$B. [Ni(CO)_4]$ $II. sp^3d^2$
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the following:
List-$I$ (Hybridisation)List-$II$ (Compound/ion)
$A. sp^3d$$I. [PtCl_4]^{2-}$
$B. sp^3d^2$$II. SF_6$
$C. dsp^2$$III. BCl_3$
$D. dsp^3$$IV. PCl_5$
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The correct match is:

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