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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.
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2022 (08 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $(n-1) d,(n-1) s, n p$
  • B $(\mathrm{n}-1) \mathrm{d}, \mathrm{ns}, \mathrm{np}$
  • C $(\mathrm{n}-1) \mathrm{d}, \mathrm{ns},(\mathrm{n}-1) \mathrm{p}$
  • D $\mathrm{nd},(\mathrm{n}-1) \mathrm{s},(\mathrm{n}-1) \mathrm{p}$
Solution:
1485 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $(\mathrm{n}-1) \mathrm{d}, \mathrm{ns}, \mathrm{np}$
$(\mathrm{n}-1) \mathrm{d} ; \mathrm{ns}, \mathrm{np}$

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