Do dative bonds in HClO4 conflict with valence bond theory?

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In HClO4 Cl forms one single bond
VB theory, Cl is hybridized
In HClO4 Cl forms one single bond with an oxygen and three dative bonds with the other 3 oxygen atoms.
However, according to VB theory, Cl is hybridized and forms double bonds instead of dative bonds.
Then, the structural formula of the molecule never shows arrows as it would if there were dative bonds, but double lines in place of the arrows.
In conclusion, does VB theory accept dative bonds or not? Do they exist or are they explained differently by hybridisation?
 
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The concept of hypervalence by additional double bonds involvin d-orbitals in compounds like HClO4 has been shown to be incorrect already in the end of the 1960ies. Just draw single bonds and corresponding formal charges on the atoms.
 
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