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

Options

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

Answer

B

Explanation

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