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

question 53

Multiple Choice

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

• A)sp ³.
• B)dsp ².
• C)d ² sp.
• D)d ² sp ³.
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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