Identify from the following species in which d²sp³ hybridization is shown by central atom:

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Strategy:
  hybridization indicates an inner orbital octahedral complex, which typically occurs with strong field ligands that pair up inner 3d electrons, leaving two 3d orbitals empty for bonding.

Step 1: Check options
- :  () with the strong field ligand  forces electron pairing (). The two empty  and  orbitals are used for  hybridization.
- : Iodine/Bromine interhalogens use outer d-orbitals () for square pyramidal geometry.
- : Platinum(II)  forms a square planar complex ().
- : Uses outer

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