JEE Main 2002 Chemistry question

A square planar complex is formed by hybridisation of which atomic orbitals ?

(1)
(2)Correct
(3)
(4)

Answer: (2)

Solution

Square planar geometry arises from hybridisation, in which the four hybrid orbitals lie in the xy-plane and point along the x and y axes. This requires , , and the orbital

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