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Which of the following is not tetrahedral ?

A

`SCl_4`

B

`SO_4^(2-)`

C

`Ni(CO)_4`

D

`NiCl_4^2`

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The correct Answer is:
A

Number of electron pairs around S=5
State of hybridisation `sp^3d`
Lone pair = 1(at equitorial position)
Bond pair =4
Shape of molecule is see-saw
All others are tetrahedral with central atom `sp^3`-hybridised.
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