Question:

The molecule in which hybrid MOs involve only one d-orbital of the central atom is :

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Find the hybridisation of each species and count the d-orbitals: \(sp^3d^2\) and \(d^2sp^3\) use two, \(dsp^2\) uses one.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • \(\mathrm{XeF_4}\)
  • \(\mathrm{[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}}\)
  • \(\mathrm{[CrF_6]^{3-}}\)
  • \(\mathrm{BrF_5}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

\(\mathrm{XeF_4}\): 4 bond pairs + 2 lone pairs = 6 electron pairs, \(sp^3d^2\) (two d-orbitals).
\(\mathrm{[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}}\): Ni is +2 (\(3d^8\)); strong-field \(\mathrm{CN^-}\) pairs up the d electrons leaving one 3d orbital empty, giving square planar \(dsp^2\) hybridisation (one d-orbital).
\(\mathrm{[CrF_6]^{3-}}\): Cr3+ (\(3d^3\)) has two empty d-orbitals, \(d^2sp^3\) (two d-orbitals).
\(\mathrm{BrF_5}\): 5 bond pairs + 1 lone pair, \(sp^3d^2\) (two d-orbitals).
Only \(\mathrm{[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}}\) uses a single d-orbital.
Answer: (2) \(\mathrm{[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}}\)
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