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

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a

s,px,py,dz2

b

s,px,py,dyz

c

s,Px,Py,dx2-y2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

A square planar complex is formed by hybridization of s,px,py,dx2-y2 atomic orbitals. All these orbitals lie in the xy plane. Four ligands also lie in the xy plane. This results in maximum overlap.

Hence , the correcct option (B).

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