Question

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

• A. $s,p_x,p_y,d_{yz}$
• B. $s,p_x,p_y,d{x}^2-y^2$
• C. $s,p_x,p_y,d_{z^2}$
• D. $s,p_x,p_z,d_{xy}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $s,p_x,p_y,d{x}^2-y^2$

Square planar complex is formed in the hybridisation $ds{p}^2$ where $d_{x^2-y^2},s,p_x,p_y$ were involved because all these four orbitals are in same plane (x-y plane).