NEETChemistry-Coordination Compounds
NEET Chemistry Geometries MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following sets of examples and geometry of the compounds is not correct?
A
Octahedral–[Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺, [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻
B
Square planar – [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻, [Cu(NH₃)₄]²⁺
C
Tetrahedral – [Ni(CO)₄], [ZnCl₄]²⁻
D
Trigonal bipyramidal – [Fe(NH₃)₄]²⁺, [CuCl₄]²⁻
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
[CuCl₄]²⁻ is actually tetrahedral, not trigonal bipyramidal.
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