Multiple choice

Which of the following sets of atomic orbitals represent(s) the formation of a square planar complex?

  1. s, px, py, pz

  2. s, px, py, pz, d

  3. s, px, py, pz, d, d

  4. d, s, px, py

  5. Both (3) and (4)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

dsp2 hybridisation results in the formation of complexes with square planar geometry.

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