Which complex has a square planar geometry due to strong field ligands?

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[NiCl₄]2− [CuCl₄]2− [Fe(H₂O)4]2+ [Ni(CN)4]2− Correct

[Ni(CN)4]2− (Ni₂+, d8) with strong field CN− adopts square planar geometry (dsp2).

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