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ChemistryJEE Main 22 Jan 2026, Shift 2·Q16·MCQ·Moderate

Coordination Compounds · Tetrahedral nickel complex properties

[Ni(PPhX3)X2ClX2]\ce{[Ni(PPh3)2Cl2]} is a paramagnetic complex. Identify the INCORRECT statements about this complex.
  • (A)The complex exhibits geometrical isomerism.
  • (B)The complex is white in colour.
  • (C)The calculated spin-only magnetic moment of the complex is 2.84 BM.
  • (D)The calculated CFSE (Crystal Field Stabilization Energy) of Ni in this complex is −0.8Δ0-0.8\Delta_0.
  • (E)The geometrical arrangement of ligands in this complex is similar to that in Ni(CO)X4\ce{Ni(CO)4}.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  1. (1)A and B only
  2. (2)A, B and D only
  3. (3)C and D only
  4. (4)C, D and E only

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