[Ni(CO)4] vs [Ni(CN)4]2 Hybridization
Why do these have different hybridizations despite having the same coordination number and central metal ion?
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@Dexter
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+solved @user to close the thread when your doubt is solved. Mention the user who helped you solve the doubt. This will be added to their stats.@idk due to zero oxidation number of ni the electrons in 4s jump to 3d orbitals and get paired as co is a strong field ligand
ok but in NiCO4 why is it sp3
there are 2 unpaired electrons in the 3d orbital
shouldnt they get paired because its a strong field ligand
As the electron jump the d orbitals they get paired and d orbital is full the remaining orbitals are 4s and 4p
Yes the get paired and one more orbital is filled by 2 4s electrons
hmmmmm
i see
+close @Ghostty
+solved @Ghostty
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