What is the hybridization of central metal ion in the compound (Y)?

s p^{3}

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d s p^{2}

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d^{2} s

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s p^{3} d

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Solution

The correct option is A $s p^{3}$
The compound Y is $K_{3} [C u (C N)_{4}]$ . The central copper atom is $s p^{3}$ hybridized.
Compound Y is obtained by the reaction: $2 C u S + 10 K C N \to 2 K_{3} [C u (C N)_{4}] Y + (C N)_{2} + 2 K_{2} S$

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