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Question

Draw the orbital diagram for the unbonded metal ion and the metal ion in the tetrahedral complex [Cu(CN)₄]^2–. What is the hybridization used for bonding? How many unpaired electrons are present in the complex?

Accepted Answer

Orbital diagram for unbonded Cu ion showing 1 unpaired electron.

dsp²; 1 unpaired electron

Answer

Orbital diagram for tetrahedral [Cu(CN)4]2– complex showing 0 unpaired electrons.

d²sp³; 0 unpaired electrons

Answer

Orbital diagram for unbonded Cu ion showing 1 unpaired electron.

sp³; 1 unpaired electron

Answer

Orbital diagram for tetrahedral [Cu(CN)4]2– complex showing 2 unpaired electrons.

sp³; 2 unpaired electrons

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