Q82 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

The hybridization involved in complex NiCN42- is: (Atomic number of Ni = 28)

  • Correct answer
    A
    dsp2
  • B
    sp3
  • C
    d2sp2
  • D
    d2sp3

Solution

NiCN42-

Oxidation state of Ni is +2

x-4=2

x=+2

Now, Ni2+=[Ar] 3d8 4s°

Figure

therefore, CN- is a strong field ligand. Hence, all unpaired electrons are paired up.

Figure

therefore, hybridisation of Ni(CN)42- is dsp2

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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