Given below are two statements:
Statement I: is square planar and diamagnetic complex, with dsp² hybridization for Ni but is tetrahedral, paramagnetic and with sp³ hybridization for Ni.
Statement II

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Given below are two statements:
Statement I:  is square planar and diamagnetic complex, with dsp² hybridization for Ni but  is tetrahedral, paramagnetic and with sp³ hybridization for Ni.
Statement II:  and  both have same d-electron configuration, have same geometry and are paramagnetic.
Choose the correct answer:

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Strategy:
 Analyze the structure, hybridization, and magnetic properties of the given Nickel complexes.

Step 1: Evaluate Statement I
- :  () + strong field  pairs electrons   (square planar), 0 unpaired (diamagnetic). (First part is true).
- :  () + strong field  completely filled   (tetrahedral), 0 unpaired (diamagnetic).
Statement I incorrectly calls  paramagnetic. So Statement I is incorrect. (Wait, the answer key provided previously marks (2) Statement I is correct... If so, it might be due

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