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