Why use "whom" in this sentence?

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The original sentence is"This leads to constant bickering between the brothers, neither of whom wants to be called unfilial."Could we use "who" in the subordinate clause instead of "whom"?Thank you!

Rover_KE · Accepted Answer

Following a preposition (like 'of'), whom is always preferable.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Jon YouCould we use "who" in the subordinate clause instead of "whom"?

No.

"This leads to constant bickering between the brothers, neither of whom wants to be called unfilial."

The object case, "whom" is used after a preposition. Compare with other examples:

"This leads to constant bickering between the brothers, who do not want to be called unfilial."
"This leads to constant bickering between the brothers, whose mother never reprimanded them.

When the preposition is placed at the end of the clause, the subject case is generally used.

The boy who we sent the letter to had already left.  (contemporary writing / speech)
The boy to whom we sent the letter had already left.  (formal writing)
The boy whom we sent the letter to had already left.  (formal, also found in much older text)

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