Nickel $(Z = 28)$ forms a paramagnetic complex $[NiX_4]^{2-}$ with a uninegative monodentate ligand $X^-$. The number of unpaired electrons in nickel and the geometry of this complex ion are,respectively:

  • A
    One,Square planar
  • B
    Two,Square planar
  • C
    One,Tetrahedral
  • D
    Two,Tetrahedral

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