Question

Which d-orbital is involved in ${\mathrm{dsp}}^2$ hybridization?

Answer 1

Hybridization

• “The atomic orbitals combine to form a new set of equivalent orbitals known as hybrid orbitals. Unlike pure orbitals, hybrid orbitals are used in bond formation. The phenomenon is known as hybridisation”.

${\mathrm{d}}_{{\mathrm{x}}^2-{\mathrm{y}}^2}$ is the d orbital that is involved in ${\mathrm{dsp}}^2$ hybridization.

• This orbital lies in the $xy$ plane .
• This type of hybridization takes place in the case of transition metal ions.
• ${\mathrm{dsp}}^2$ hybridization have square planar geometry.