AIIMS2000Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

AIIMS 2000 Chemistry Hybridization MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In the formation of [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻, the type of hybridisation involved is

A

sp²

B

sp³d

C

dsp²

D

sp³d²

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

[Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ involves dsp² hybridization as it forms a square planar complex.

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