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According to the valences bond theory the hybridization of central metal atom is dsp2 for which one of the following compounds?

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a

K2[Ni(CN)4]

b

Na2[NiCl4]

c

[Ni(CO)4]

d

NiCl2.6H2O

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In coordination compounds when there is weak field ligand it involve outer d- orbital and when there is strong field ligand it involves inner d- orbital. K2[Ni(CN)4] here, it is strong field ligand hence, involves inner d- orbital. Rest three complex have weak field ligands with then, so involve outer d orbital.

Hence, correct option is: D K2[Ni(CN)4]

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According to the valences bond theory the hybridization of central metal atom is dsp2 for which one of the following compounds?