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The incorrect option among the following is:

A

[Ni(CO)4][Ni(CO)_4], Tetrahedral, paramagnetic

B

[Ni(CN)4]2[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}, Square planar, diamagnetic

C

[Ni(CO)4][Ni(CO)_4], Tetrahedral, diamagnetic

D

[NiCl4]2[NiCl_4]^{2-}, Tetrahedral, paramagnetic

Step-by-Step Solution

Let us check the geometry and magnetic nature of the given complexes:

  1. [Ni(CO)4][Ni(CO)_4]: In this complex, Ni is in the 0 oxidation state with the electronic configuration [Ar]3d84s2[Ar] 3d^8 4s^2. Since CO is a strong field ligand, it forces the 4s4s electrons to pair up in the 3d3d orbitals, resulting in a 3d103d^{10} configuration. The empty one 4s4s and three 4p4p orbitals undergo sp3sp^3 hybridization, giving a tetrahedral geometry. Since all electrons are paired, it is diamagnetic. Thus, the statement '[Ni(CO)4][Ni(CO)_4], Tetrahedral, paramagnetic' is incorrect.
  2. [Ni(CN)4]2[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}: Ni is in the +2 oxidation state with the configuration [Ar]3d8[Ar] 3d^8. The strong field CNCN^- ligand pairs up the 3d3d electrons, leaving one empty 3d3d orbital. The complex undergoes dsp2dsp^2 hybridization, forming a square planar geometry. Due to the absence of unpaired electrons, it is diamagnetic.
  3. [NiCl4]2[NiCl_4]^{2-}: Ni is in the +2 oxidation state (3d83d^8). The weak field ClCl^- ligand cannot cause pairing of the 3d3d electrons. The complex undergoes sp3sp^3 hybridization, resulting in a tetrahedral geometry. The presence of two unpaired 3d3d electrons makes it paramagnetic.
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