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According to Valence Bond Theory (VBT), what can the metal atom or ion do under the influence of ligands?
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Options:
  • A Use its 3d orbitals for hybridization
  • B Use its 4s and 4p orbitals for hybridization
  • C Use its 5s, 5p, and 5d orbitals for hybridization
  • D Use its 4s, 4p, and 4d orbitals for hybridization
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Use its 4s and 4p orbitals for hybridization
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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