Question

Predict the shape and hybridization of platinum tetrachloride (PfCl4)​

Answer 1

Shape- square planar , hybridisation-sp3

Step-by-step explanation:

Shape:

1. VSPER theorey is used to determine both electron geometry and molecular geometry of a molecule.(PtCl4)2 molecular geometry is square planar
2. Hybridisation:It undergoes sp3 hybridisation.since there are 2 unpaired electrons in this case, it is paramagnetic in nature