Among [Ni(CO)4], [Ni(CN)4]2−, [NiCl4]2− species, the hybridization states of the Ni atom are respectively: (At. No. of Ni = 28)
A
sp3,dsp2,sp3
B
sp3,sp3,dsp2
C
dsp2,sp3,sp3
D
sp3,dsp2,dsp2
Step-by-Step Solution
Let us find the hybridization of the central metal atom in each complex:
In [Ni(CO)4], Ni is in the 0 oxidation state with the electronic configuration [Ar]3d84s2. CO is a strong field ligand, which forces the pairing of 4s electrons into the 3d orbitals, resulting in a 3d10 configuration. The one 4s and three 4p orbitals undergo sp3 hybridization, making it a tetrahedral complex.
In [Ni(CN)4]2−, Ni is in the +2 oxidation state with the configuration [Ar]3d8. The CN− ion is a strong field ligand, which causes the pairing of the two unpaired 3d electrons, leaving one 3d orbital empty. The empty 3d, one 4s, and two 4p orbitals undergo dsp2 hybridization, resulting in a square planar geometry.
In [NiCl4]2−, Ni is in the +2 oxidation state with the configuration [Ar]3d8. The Cl− ion is a weak field ligand, so it cannot cause the pairing of the 3d electrons. The one 4s and three 4p orbitals undergo sp3 hybridization, leading to a tetrahedral geometry.
Therefore, the hybridization states are sp3,dsp2,sp3 respectively.
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