If the dipole moment of an $MX_3$ molecule is zero,which orbital is used by the $M$ atom to form sigma bonds? (Atomic number of $M < 21$)

  • A
    Pure $p$
  • B
    $sp$ hybrid orbital
  • C
    $sp^2$ hybrid orbital
  • D
    $sp^3$ hybrid orbital

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