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AP EAMCET20228 Jul 2022Morning ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual

According to valence bond theory the metal atom or ion can make use of which of the following orbitals to yield hybrid orbitals, that can form bonds with ligands.

Options

  1. A(n-1) d,(n-1) s, n p
  2. B( n -1) d , ns , np
  3. C( n -1) d , ns ,( n -1) p
  4. Dnd ,( n -1) s ,( n -1) p

Correct answer

B. ( n -1) d , ns , np

Step-by-step solution

( n -1) d ; ns , np

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