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Predict the number of unpaired electrons in the square planar `[Pt(CN)_(4)]^(2-)` ion.

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`""_(78)`Pt is present in group 10 of the periodic table. Its outer electronic configuration is `5d^(9)6s^(1)`.

For square planar shape, the hybridisation is `dsp^(2)`.
Hence, the unpaired electrons in 5d-orbital pair up to make one d-orbital empty for dsp^(2) hybridiation. Thus, thwere is no unpaired electron.
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