Question

A square planar complex is formed by hybridization 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. $s,p_x,p_y,d_{xy}$

Answer 1

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

$ds{p}^2$ hybridization gives square planar structure in which $s,p_x,p_y$ and $d_x^2-y^2$ orbitals are involved.

Option (B) is correct.