Correct option is B
The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (b)
explain the problem to him.
Explanation:
· After the verb
“explain”, the correct structure is:
explain + object + to + person.
· "Explain him the problem" is grammatically incorrect.
Grammatical rule used:
“Explain” is a transitive verb that doesn’t take a direct object as a person.
Correct structure:
Explain the matter to someone
Example:
· He explained the rules
to me.