KVPY2011ChemistryCoordination Compounds
The hybridizations of Ni ( CO )₄ and Cr ( H ₂ O )₆²⁺ , respectively, are
Options
- Asp ³ and d ³ sp ²
- Bdsp ² and d ² sp ³
- Csp ³ and d ² sp ³
- Ddsp ² and sp ³ ~d ²
Correct answer
C. sp ³ and d ² sp ³
Step-by-step solution
Ni ( CO )₄ Ni ⁰=3 ~d ⁸ 4 ~s ² By effect of S.F.L. CO . [ Cr ( H ₂ O )₆ ]⁺² Cr ⁺²=3 ~d ⁴ 4 ~s ⁰ 4 p ⁰