Which one of the following complexes would most likely have tetrahedral geometry? A)[NiCl₄]^2- B)[Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ C)[Cr(NH₃)₆]³⁺ D)[Fe(CN)₆]³⁺ E)[Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂]

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Tetrahedral geometry is favored by complexes with a d^10 configuration or those that are high spin with weak field ligands. [NiCl4]2- fits this description as Ni2+ has a d^8 configuration and Cl- is a weak field ligand, leading to a tetrahedral geometry.

Which One of the Following Complexes Would Most Likely Have