Explain the structure of tetrachloronickelate (2) [NiCl4]2 on the basis of valence bond theory?
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The central metal ion present in this complex is Ni
2+
. Atomic number of Nickel is 28. Electronic configuration is Ni is [AR]3d
8
4S
2
. Electronic configuration is Ni
+2
is [AR]3d
8
4S
0
. Nickel is spa
3
hybridized which results in tetrahedral geometry. Two unpaired electrons are present. Hence, the complex ion is paramagnetic.
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