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Explain on the basis of valence bond theory that [Ni(CN)4]2− ion with square

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Explain on the basis of valence bond theory that [Ni(CN)4]2− ion with square planar structure is diamagnetic and the [NiCl4]2− ion with tetrahedral geometry is paramagnetic.

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Since there are 2 unpaired electrons in this case, it is paramagnetic in nature.

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