Identify from the following species in which d 2 sp 3 hybridization is shown by central atom:

Identify from the following species in which d2sp3 hybridization is shown by central atom:
  1. CoNH363+
  2. BrF5
  3. Pt(Cl)42-
  4. SF6

Solution

CoNH36+3-d2sp3 hybridization

In CoNH363+, Co is in +3 oxidation state with the configuration 3d6. In the presence of NH3 a strong ligand, the 3d electrons pair up leaving two d-orbitals empty. Hence, the hybridization is d2sp3forming an inner orbital octahedral complex. 

BrF5-sp3d2 hybridization

PtCl4-2-dsp2 hybridization

SF6-sp3d2 hybridization

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