What type of hybridization (according to valence bond theory)does Fe exhibit in the complex ion,[Fe(H₂O)₄(Cl)₂]⁺?

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The Fe ion in the complex is bonded to six ligands, including four sulfur atoms, one chlorine atom, and one oxygen atom. Based on the valence bond theory, Fe exhibits a coordination number of 6 and therefore undergoes sp3d2 hybridization to form six degenerate d orbitals that can be hybridized with the central s and p orbitals. Therefore, the correct hybridization type is d2sp3. The answer choice that best matches this hybridization type is (D) with the hybridization d²sp³.

What Type of Hybridization (According to Valence Bond Theory)does Fe