AIPMT PRELIMS2004Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Chemistry Hybridization MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In an octahedral structure, the pair of d orbitals involved in d²sp³ hybridization is :-

A

dₓy, d₂ₓ²₋y²

B

d₂, d₂z

C

dₓy, dₓz

D

d₂ₓ²₋y², d₂z

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In d²sp³ hybridization, the d orbitals involved are d₂ₓ²₋y² and d₂z, which participate in forming octahedral complexes.

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