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Why square planar complex contain dx2-y​2 orbital.

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In square planar complexes there is only one d orbital is involved in strong σ bondingnamely dx2 -y2 orbital. The dZ2 orbital interacts weakly with the four ligand σ valence orbitalsas they are directed along the Z axis

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