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JEE MAIN 2026
23-01-2026 S1
Question
The statements that are incorrect about the nickel(II) complex of dimethylglyoxime are :
A. It is red in colour.
B. It has a high solubility in water at $\mathrm{pH}=9$.
C. The Ni ion has two unpaired d-electrons.
D. The $\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{Ni}-\mathrm{N}$ bond angle is almost close to $90^{\circ}$.
E. The complex contains four five-membered metallacycles (metal containing rings).
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Select the correct option:
A
C and E Only
B
A, D and B Only
C
B, C and E Only
D
C and D Only
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Solution
In the above complex, Ni is present in +2 oxidation number. A) It is rosy red ppt B) It is precipitated in basic medium C) $\mathrm{Ni}^{+2}: 3 \mathrm{~d}^8$ Hybridisation : $\mathrm{dsp}^2$ Unpaired $\mathrm{e}^{-}=0$ Geometry : Square planar D) $\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{Ni}-\mathrm{N}$ Bond angle is close to $90^{\circ}$ E) 2 five membered metal containing rings are formed.
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Chemistry
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