Question:

The geometry of $ {{[Cu{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{4}}]}^{2+}} $ ion is:

Updated On: Aug 15, 2022
  • trigonal bipyramidal
  • tetrahedral
  • octahedral
  • square planar
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

$ {}_{29}Cu=1{{s}^{2}},2{{s}^{2}}2{{p}^{6}},3{{s}^{2}}3{{p}^{6}}3{{d}^{10}},4{{s}^{1}} $ $ C{{u}^{2+}}=[Ar]\,3{{d}^{9}},4{{s}^{0}}4{{p}^{0}} $ Hence, geometry of $ {{[Cu{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{4}}]}^{2+}} $ ion is square-planar and it is paramagnetic ion, as it has one unpaired electron.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.