Chemistry - CHEMICAL BONDING Question with Solution | TestHub

$s{p}^3{d}^2$ or $d^{2}s{p}^3$ are hybridisation for the octahedral geometry. In octahedron, the bonds are formed parallel to the $x,y$, and $z$-axes, hence $d{x}^2-d{y}^2$ and $d{z}^2$ will be used to form the hybrid orbitals.