According to Valence Bond Theory, in the Square Planar Ni(CN)₄²¯

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to Valence Bond theory, in the square planar Ni(CN) ₄²¯ complex ion, the orbital hybridization pattern is:

• A) sp³
• B) dsp²
• C) d²sp
• D) d²sp³
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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