Which statement is incorrect regarding the complex $[HgI_3]^{-}$?

  • A
    Trigonal planar shape
  • B
    $sp^2$ hybridisation
  • C
    Diamagnetic
  • D
    Both $A$ and $B$

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What is the geometry of $[Ni(CO)_4]$?

Match the coordination number and type of hybridisation with the distribution of hybrid orbitals in space based on Valence Bond Theory.
Coordination number and type of hybridisation Distribution of hybrid orbitals in space
$a. 4, sp^3$ $i. \text{trigonal bipyramidal}$
$b. 4, dsp^2$ $ii. \text{octahedral}$
$c. 5, sp^3d$ $iii. \text{tetrahedral}$
$d. 6, d^2sp^3$ $iv. \text{square planar}$

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Which of the following complexes does not involve inner orbital hybridization?

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How many unpaired electrons are present in the central metal ion of $[CoCl_4]^{2-}$?

Match the following based on valence bond theory $(VBT)$.
HybridisationGeometryComplex structure
$(A) \ sp^3$$(i) \ \text{Square planar}$$(p) \ [Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$
$(B) \ d^2sp^3$$(ii) \ \text{Tetrahedral}$$(q) \ [ZnCl_4]^{2-}$
$(C) \ dsp^2$$(iii) \ \text{Octahedral}$$(r) \ [Ni(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$
-$(iv) \ \text{Linear}$$(s) \ [Ag(CN)_2]^-$

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