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Red precipitate is obtained when ethanol solution of dimethylglyoxime (DMG) is added to ammoniacal . Which of the following statements is NOT true?

  1. A
    Dimethylglyoxime functions as bidentate ligand
  2. B
    Red complex has a square planar geometry
  3. C
    Complex has symmetrical -bonding
  4. D
    Red complex has a tetrahedral geometry
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When reacts with in basic medium, a rosy-red precipitate of is formed.DMG acts as a bidentate ligand.The central ion () undergoes hybridization, resulting in a square planar geometry.The complex is stabilized by intramolecular hydrogen bonding.Therefore, the statement that it has a tetrahedral geometry is false.
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Red precipitate is obtained when ethanol solution of dimethylglyoxime (DMG) is added to ammoniacal . Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A
Dimethylglyoxime functions as bidentate ligand
B
Red complex has a square planar geometry
C
Complex has symmetrical -bonding
D
Red complex has a tetrahedral geometry
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