What Type of Hybridization (According to Valence Bond Theory)does Pt

question 37

Multiple Choice

What type of hybridization (according to valence bond theory) does Pt exhibit in the complex ion,[Pt(NH₃) ₄]²⁺?

• A) dsp³
• B) sp
• C) d²sp³
• D) d²sp
• E) dsp²

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