Which one of the following complexes would most likely have tetrahedral geometry? A)[NiCl₄]^2- B)[Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ C)[Cr(NH₃)₆]³⁺ D)[Fe(CN)₆]³⁺ E)[Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]

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[NiCl₄]^2- has a tetrahedral geometry because it has four electron pairs around the central metal ion, Ni²⁺. The four electron pairs are arranged in a tetrahedral shape to minimize electron-electron repulsion.

Which One of the Following Complexes Would Most Likely Have