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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which one of the following has a square planar geometry? (At. no. Co = 27, Ni = 28, Fe = 26, Pt = 78)
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B
In 4-coordinate complex of platinum (Pt II ), the four ligands are arranged about the central platinum ion(II) in a square planar geometry (dsp 2 ) because of higher CFSE of 5d 8 configuration.
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