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According to Valence Bond Theory (VBT), what can the metal atom or ion do under the influence of ligands?

Options

  1. AUse its 3d orbitals for hybridization
  2. BUse its 4s and 4p orbitals for hybridization
  3. CUse its 5s, 5p, and 5d orbitals for hybridization
  4. DUse its 4s, 4p, and 4d orbitals for hybridization

Correct answer

B. Use its 4s and 4p orbitals for hybridization

Step-by-step solution

According to Valence Bond Theory (VBT), the metal atom or ion can use its (n-1)d, ns, np, or ns, np, nd orbitals for hybridization to yield a set of equivalent orbitals.

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