Chemistry-Ligands
NEET Chemistry Ligands MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing the complex ion [Ni(CN)4]2–. If each cyanide ion donates a pair of electrons to the nickel ion, which type of hybridization is involved in the formation of this complex?
A
dsp2
B
sp3
C
d2sp3
D
sp2
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The complex [Ni(CN)4]2– forms a square planar structure and involves dsp2 hybridization, as described in the NCERT text.
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