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)₆]²⁺, [CuCl₄]²⁻

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The geometry of [Fe(NH₃)₆]²⁺ is octahedral, not trigonal bipyramidal.

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