Question

The hybridization involved in complex $[Ni(CN{)}_4{]}^{2-}$ is (At.No. Ni = 28)

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$[Ni(CN{)}_4{]}^{2-}$
oxidation state of Ni is +2
x - 4 = 2
x = +2