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Coordination Compounds

Question
CBSEENCH12011256

The hybridization involved in complex [Ni(CN)4]2- is (Atomic number of Ni = 28)

  • dsp2

  • sp3

  • d2sp3

  • d2sp2

Solution

A.

dsp2

[Ni(CN)4]2-
Let oxidation state of Ni in [Ni(CN)4]2- is x.
x - 4 = - 2
Or
x= 2
Now, Ni2+ = [Ar] 3d8 4so

therefore, CN- is a strong field ligand. Hence, all unpaired electrons are paired up.

therefore, hybridisation of [Ni(CN)4]2- is dsp2