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Published on: August 13, 2026
The statements that are incorrect about the nickel
(II) complex of dimethylglyoxime are :
A
It is red in colour
C and E only
C and E only
B
It has a high solubility in water at 
A, D and B only
A, D and B only
C
The Ni ion has two unpaired d-electrons
B, C and E only
B, C and E only
D
The 
bond angle is almost close to 
(E) The complex contains four five-membered metallacycles (metal containing rings) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
C and D only
bond angle is almost close to (E) The complex contains four five-membered metallacycles (metal containing rings) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
C and D only
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In the above complex, Ni is present in +2 oxidation number.
It is rosy red ppt
It is precipitated in basic medium
Hybridisation : 
Unpaired 
Geometry : Square planar
Bond angle is close to 
(E) 2 five membered metal containing rings are formed.
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