Practice question
Question
What is the geometry of the coordination sphere in [Ni(en)2]2+?
Explanation
[Ni(en)2]2+ (Ni₂+, d8) with 2 bidentate en (4 donor atoms) is square planar, using dsp2 hybridization.
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