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?

  • A
    $(n-1)d, (n-1)s, np$
  • B
    $(n-1)d, ns, np$
  • C
    $(n-1)d, ns, (n-1)p$
  • D
    $nd, (n-1)s, (n-1)p$

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