The hybridization states of the central metal atom in the complexes $[Ni(CO)_4]$,$[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$,and $[NiCl_4]^{2-}$ are respectively:

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

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