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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

What is the hybridisation of metal ion in \(\left[ Ni ( CO )_4\right]\) compound?

  1. A \(s p^3\)
  2. B \(d s p^2\)
  3. C \(s p d^2\)
  4. D \(s p^2 d\)
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(A) \(s p^3\)

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\(Ni\) oxidation state \(= 0\) \(Ni^{0}\) electronic configuration: \([Ar] 3d^8 4s^2\) \(CO\) is a strong field ligand, causing pairing of electrons. \(4s\) electrons shift to \(3d\) orbitals, making it \(3d^{10}\). Available orbitals for bonding with 4 CO ligands: one \(4s\)…
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