Which of the following species represent the example of dsp2 -hybridisation?
A
[Fe(CN)6]3−
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B
[Ni(CN)4]2−
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C
[Zn(NH3)4]2+
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D
[FeF6]3−
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Solution
The correct option is B[Ni(CN)4]2− [Ni(CN)4]2− exhibit dsp2 geometry and hence sqaure planar geometry. Due to strong field ligand CN− electrons get paired in 3d orbitals.