The correct statement with respect to the complexes [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2- is

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The correct statement with respect to the complexes [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2- is (A) nickel is in the same oxidation state in both (B) both have tetrahedral geometry (C) both have square planar geometry (D) have square planar and tetrahedral geometry respectively

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Correct answer is (e) have tetrahedral and square planar geometry respectively

Q. The correct statement with respect to the complexes [Ni(CO)4​] and [Ni(CN)4​]2− is

nickel is in the same oxidation state in both

both have tetrahedral geometry

both have square planar geometry

have square planar and tetrahedral geometry respectively

have tetrahedral and square planar geometry respectively

Correct answer is (e) have tetrahedral and square planar geometry respectively

Q. The correct statement with respect to the complexes $[N i (CO)_{4}]$ and $[N i (CN)_{4}]^{2 -}$ is