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Question:

Write the name, the structure and the magnetic behavior of each of the following complexes: (i) [Pt(NH3)Cl(NO2)] (ii) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl (iii) Ni(CO)4

Solution:

I) [Pt(NH3)Cl(NO2)]
Aminechloridonitrito-n-platinum(II)
Structure is square planar.
Magnetic behavior: Paramagnetic

II) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl
Tetraaminedichloridocobalt chloride(III)
Structure is octahedral.
Magnetic behavior: Paramagnetic

III) Ni(CO)4
Tetracarbonylnickel(0)
Structure is Tetrahedral.
Magnetic behavior: Diamagnetic