A square planar complex is formed by hybridisation

• Chemical Bonding

A square planar complex is formed by hybridisation of which atomic orbitals?

1. s, p_x, p_y, p_z
2. s, p_x, p_y, p_z, d
3. d, s, p_x, p_y
4. s, p_x, p_y, p_z, d, d

Answer

A square planar is a result of dsp² hybridisation where the inner d sub shell (d _{x2 y2} orbital) participates.

The correct option is C.