Question

Write type of hybridization and magnetic behavior of the following:

\[\ce{[NiCl4]^{2\ominus}}\]

Answer 1

\[\ce{[NiCl4]^{2\ominus}}\] is tetrahedral having sp³ hybridisation.

Ni²⁺ [Ar] 3d⁸

Two unpaired electrons: Paramagnetic