Q23 / 214 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

NiCl2[P(C2H5)2(C6H5)]2 exhibits temperature dependent magnetic behaviour (paramagnetic, diamagnetic). The coordination geometries of Ni2+ in the paramagnetic and diamagnetic states are respectively

  • A
    Square planar and square planar
  • B
    Tetrahedral and tetrahedral
  • C
    Square planar and tetrahedral
  • Correct answer
    D
    Tetrahedral and square planar

Solution

For a four coordinated complexes paramagnetic species are generally tetrahedral and diamagnetic species are square planar. As in case of tetrahedral complex weak ligands are used so pairing of inner d-orbitals electrons do not occur so unpaired electrons are present hence there is paramagnetic nature. In case of square planar strong ligands are used so pairing of inner d-orbitals electrons occur so unpaired electrons are not present hence there is diamagnetic nature.
Example: [NiCl4]-2,n=2 , paramagnetic, tetrahedral
[NiCO)4,n=0 , diamagnetic, square planar
Same thing is possible in the given complex according to temperature.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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