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What is the hybridization of [Cu(CN)4]-3 ? Could you please explain about sp2d hybridization?

What is the hybridization of [Cu(CN)4]-3 ?
 
 
Could you please explain about sp2d hybridization?

Grade:12

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Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago
Cu in K3[Cu(CN)4] exists in +1 oxidation state, with electronic configuration of 3d10. The hybridisation will be sp3 as Cu forms 4 coordinate bond with 4 CN- ligands, thereby the geometry will be tetrahedral and it will be diamagnetic due to no unpaired electron

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