Question
Chemistry Question on Coordination Compounds
Among [Ni(CO)4], [Ni(CN)4] 2–, [NiCl4] 2– species, the hybridization states at the Ni atom are, respectively(At. No. of Ni = 28)
A
sp3, dsp2 , sp3
B
sp3, sp3, dsp2
C
dsp2, sp3, sp3
D
sp3, dsp2, dsp2
Answer
sp3, dsp2 , sp3
Explanation
Solution
The hybridization states at the Ni atom for [Ni(CO)4], [Ni(CN)4]²⁻, and [NiCl4]²⁻ species are sp³, dsp², sp³, respectively.