Q.

The hybridization involved in complex [Ni(CN)4]2- is (At. No. Ni = 28)               [2015]
 

1 sp3  
2 d2sp2  
3 d2sp3  
4 dsp2  

Ans.

(4)

[Ni(CN)4]2- : Oxidation number of Ni = +2

Electronic configuration of Ni2+: [Ar]3d84s0

Pairing of electrons in d-orbital takes place due to the presence of strong field ligand (CN-).