Question

The hybridization involved in complex ${[Ni(CN)4]^{2-}}$ is (At.No. Ni = 28)

• A. $d^2sp^2$
• B. $d^2sp^3$
• C. $dsp^2$
• D. $sp^3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$dsp^2$

Answer 2

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