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The correct order of hybridisation of the central atom in the following species NH3, [PtCl4]2, PCl5 and BCl3


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dsp2 , dsp3 , sp2,sp3

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sp3, dsp2, sp3d , sp2

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dsp2,sp2,sp3,dsp3

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dsp2,sp3,sp2,dsp3

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Solution

The correct option is B

sp3, dsp2, sp3d , sp2


Pt would form an inner orbital d complex and P would form an outer orbital d complex.
This eliminates all the other options and you have b as the correct option.

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