Question:

Match List I (species) with List II (hybridisation) and select the correct code given below \[ \begin{array}{c c c} List I & & List II A.\; XeF_4 & & (i)\; dsp^2 B.\; H_2O & & (ii)\; sp^3 C.\; PCl_5 & & (iii)\; sp^3d^2 D.\; [Pt(NH_3)_4]^{2+} & & (iv)\; sp^3d \end{array} \] Codes: {c c c c c} & A & B & C & D

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Square planar \(\Rightarrow\) \(dsp^2\), trigonal bipyramidal \(\Rightarrow\) \(sp^3d\), octahedral \(\Rightarrow\) \(sp^3d^2\).
Updated On: Apr 16, 2026
  • & (iii) & (ii) & (iv) & (i)
  • & (i) & (iv) & (ii) & (iii)
  • & (iii) & (iv) & (ii) & (i)
  • & (i) & (ii) & (iv) & (iii)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Hybridisation depends on number of electron pairs and geometry.

Step 1:
XeF\(_4\).
Square planar \(\Rightarrow\) \[ sp^3d^2 \]

Step 2:
H\(_2\)O.
Bent shape \(\Rightarrow\) \[ sp^3 \]

Step 3:
PCl\(_5\).
Trigonal bipyramidal \(\Rightarrow\) \[ sp^3d \]

Step 4:
[Pt(NH\(_3\))\(_4\)]\(^{2+}\).
Square planar (d\(^8\)) \(\Rightarrow\) \[ dsp^2 \] Final Matching: \[ A \to (iii),\quad B \to (ii),\quad C \to (iv),\quad D \to (i) \]
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