Which of the following complexes have tetrahedral shape? (A) [Cu(NH3)4 ]2+ (B) [Ni(CO)4 ] (C) [NiCl4 ]2–
Which of the following complexes have tetrahedral shape? (A) [Cu(NH3)4 ]2+ (B) [Ni(CO)4 ] (C) [NiCl4 ]2– (D) [Zn(NH3)4 ]2+
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A and D have tetrahedral shape. The four ammonia molecules or ligands surrounding the metal have an octahedral arrangement, causing the complex to form a tetrahedron. Both complexes A and D have four ligands and a metal central atom, which is a prerequisite for any tetrahedral complex.
