Q. An octahedral complex is formed when hybrid orbitals of the following type are involved
A) $sp^{3}$
B) $dsp^{2}$
C) $d^{2}sp^{3}$
D) $sp^{2}d^{2}$
Explanation
(c)
[table] Hybridisation | Geometry of complex ; $sp^{3}$ | Tetrahedral ; $dsp^{2}$ | Square planar ; $d^{2}sp^{3}$ | Octahedral ; $sp^{2}d^{2}$ | Not possible [/table]
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