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Q. In $[NiCl_4]^{2-}$ and $[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$ hybridization of $Ni^{2+}$ is respectively

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Solution:

As $Cl^{-}$ is a weak ligand. So, it gives high spin complexes and $CN^{-}$ is a strong ligand. So, here pairing will take place and will give low spin complexes.
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