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

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

Hybridization correlated with sqaure planar geometry is `dsp^2`. The d orbital participating in hydrization must have its lobes along the bonding axes. Only `d_(x^2-y^2)` satisfies its requirement: