The structure of which of the following chloro species can be explained on the basis of $dsp^2$ hybridization?

  • A
    $PdCl_4^{2-}$
  • B
    $FeCl_4^{2-}$
  • C
    $CoCl_4^{2-}$
  • D
    $NiCl_4^{2-}$

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$[Ni(PPh_3)_2Cl_2]$ 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 $-0.8 \Delta_0$.
$E$. The geometrical arrangement of ligands in this complex is similar to that in $Ni(CO)_4$.
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Match the type of hybridization given in List-$I$ with the molecules/ions given in List-$II$.
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(1)$ $dsp^2$ $(A)$ $BrF_5$
$(2)$ $sp^3d^2$ $(B)$ $[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$
$(3)$ $sp^3d$ $(C)$ $[PtCl_4]^{2-}$
$(4)$ $d^2sp^3$ $(D)$ $PCl_5$

Cobalt chloride when dissolved in water forms a pink-colored complex $X$ which has an octahedral geometry. This solution,upon treatment with concentrated $HCl$,forms a deep blue complex $Y$ which has a $Z$ geometry. $X$,$Y$,and $Z$,respectively,are:

How many unpaired electrons are present in the central metal ion of $[CoCl_4]^{2-}$?

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