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 $M < 21$)
- APure $p$
- B$sp$ hybrid orbital
- C$sp^2$ hybrid orbital
- D$sp^3$ hybrid orbital
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