Q.

The correct statement among the following is:   [2026]

1 Ni(CO)4 and [Ni(CN)4]2-are diamagnetic and [NiCl4]2-is paramagnetic.  
2 Ni(CO)4 is diamagnetic and [NiCl4]2- and [Ni(CN)4]2- are paramagnetic  
3 Ni(CO)4and [NiCl4]2- are diamagnetic and [Ni(CN)4]2- is paramagnetic.  
4 [Ni(CN)4]2-and [NiCl4]2- are diamagnetic and Ni(CO)4 is paramagnetic.  

Ans.

(1)

[Ni(CN)4]2-3d8diamagneticdsp2

[Ni(CO)4]3d10diamagneticsp3

[NiCl4]2-3d8e2,2t22,1,1sp3paramagnetic