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The limiting radius ratios of the complexes `[Ni(CN)_(4)]^(2-)` and `[NiCl_(4)]^(2-)` are respectively

A

`0.225-0.414, 0.225-0.414`

B

`0.414-0.732,0.414-0.732`

C

`0.225-0.414,0.414-0.732`

D

`0.414-0.732,0.225-0.414`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`[Ni(CN)_(4)]^(2-)` has square planar geometry
`[NiCl_(4)]^(2-)` has tetrahedral geometry They have same limiting radius ratio
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