The hybridisation and geometry of $[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$ are:

  • A
    $sp^2d$ and tetrahedral
  • B
    $sd^3$ and square planar
  • C
    $sp^3$ and tetrahedral
  • D
    $dsp^2$ and square planar

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