Q.

The d-orbital used in sp3d hybridization forming square pyramidal geometry is :

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a

dxy

b

dyz

c

dx2y2

d

dz2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The d-orbital used in sp3d hybridization forming square pyramidal geometry is dx2y2.

The order of filling the orbital is as

s+px+py+pz+dx2y2

It is obtained that the d orbital is in the last. Hence, The d-orbital used in sp3d hybridization forming square pyramidal geometry is dx2y2.

Hence, the option B is correct.

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