An octahedral complex is formed when hybrid orbitals of the following type are involved:

  • A
    $sp^3$
  • B
    $dsp^2$
  • C
    $sp^3d^2$
  • D
    $sp^2d$

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$A$ complex involving $dsp^2$ hybridization has:

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