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What is the shape of [PtCl₄]2−?

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Tetrahedral Square planar Correct Octahedral Trigonal bipyramidal

[PtCl₄]2− has Pt in +2 state (d8), with 4 ligands. It adopts a square planar geometry due to dsp2 hybridization, typical for d8 metals like Pt(II).

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