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

Options

A. (a) `s, p_x, p_y, d_(yz)`
B. (b) `s, p_x, p_y, d_(z^2)`
C. (c) `s, p_x, p_y, d_(x^2-y^2)`
D. (d) `s, p_x, p_y, d_(xy)`

Answer

C

Explanation

A square planar complex results from `dsp^(2)`-hybridisation involving `(n-1)d_(x^2-y^2)`, `ns`, `np_x` and `np_x` atomic orbitals.