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Published on: August 13, 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : 
is square planar and diamagnetic complex, with 
hybridization for Ni but 
is tetrahedral, paramagnetic and with 
hybridization for Ni .
Statement II : 
and 
both have same 
-electron configuration, have same geometry and are paramagnetic.
choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
is square planar and diamagnetic with 
. Its hybridisation is 
.
is tetrahedral but diamagnetic with 
hybridisation.
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