The resulting complex had what is known as square-planar geometry. This means that the nickel is in the center and the ligands are arranged around it at the four compass points, all in the same plane.

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The resulting complex had what is known as square-planar geometry. This means that the nickel is in the center and the ligands are arranged around it at the four compass points, all in the same plane.