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5 5 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 5 6 [NiCl4]
2– is paramagnetic while [Ni(CO)4] is diamagnetic though both are
tetrahedral