Question

A molecule is square planar with no lone pair. What type of hybridisation is associated with it?

• A. $s{p}^{3}d$
• B. $s{p}^3{d}^2$
• C. $ds{p}^3$
• D. $ds{p}^2$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$ds{p}^2$ hybridisation leads to square planar geometry.