Question

The d orbitals involved in $ds{p}^2$ hybridization is:

• A. $d_{xy}$
• B. $d_z^2$
• C. $d_{x^2-y^2}$
• D. $d_{xz}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$d_{x^2-y^2}$

$ds{p}^2$ type of hybridization is seen specially in case of transition metal ions. The orbitals involved in this type of hybridization are $d_{x^2-y^2}$, $s$ and two $p$ orbitals. The four $ds{p}^2$ hybrid orbitals adopt square planar geometry.