Practice question
Question
The hybridization of the central metal ion in [Ni(CO)4] is:
Explanation
[Ni(CO)4] is tetrahedral (Ni in 0 oxidation state, d10). It uses 4 orbitals from 4s and 4p, forming sp3 hybrid orbitals to bond with 4 CO ligands.
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