alleryHow many unpaired electrons are present in tetrahedral [NiCl₄]²⁻?
AOne
BFour
CZero
DTwo
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Two
Ni²⁺ is 3d⁸ and the weak Cl⁻ ligand cannot pair electrons, leaving two unpaired electrons with sp³ hybridisation.
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