Among [Ni(CO)4], [Ni(CN)4] 2–, [NiCl4] 2– species, the hybridization states at the Ni atom are, respectively(At. No. of Ni = 28)
sp3, dsp2 , sp3
sp3, sp3, dsp2
dsp2, sp3, sp3
sp3, dsp2, dsp2
A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.
A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.
A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.