NEET2004ChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Among [ Ni ( CO )₄ ], [ Ni ( CN )₄ ]²⁻ [ NiCl ₄ ]²⁻ species the hybridisation states at the Ni atom are respectively: [Atomic number of Ni =28 ]
Options
- As p^3, d s p^3, d s p^2
- Bs p^3, d s p^2, s p^3
- Cs p^3, s p^3, d s p^2
- Dd s p^2, s p^3, s p^3
Correct answer
B. s p^3, d s p^2, s p^3
Step-by-step solution
Related Theory The hybridization of the atomic orbitals of the central metal atom of inner orbital complex involves inner shell d orbitals whereas the hybridization of the atomic orbitals of the central metal atom of outer orbital complex involves outermost shell d .