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Predict the number of unpaired electrons in the square planar [Pt(CN)4]2– ion.

Predict the number of unpaired electrons in the square planar [Pt(CN)4]2– ion.

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Sunil Kumar FP
askIITians Faculty 183 Points
9 years ago
FOR SQUARE planar shape the hybridisation is dsp2.here the unpaired electron is 5d orbital pair up to make one d orbital empty for dsp2 hybridisation.thus there is no unpaired electron

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