What is the function of the relative pronoun in the clause?

The dedication of Howard Carter, without whom the treasures of King Tut's tomb would not have been discovered, should be admired.

A.
direct object

B.
possessive

C.
object of a preposition

D.
subject

Question

What is the function of the relative pronoun in the clause? 

The dedication of Howard Carter, without whom the treasures of King Tut's tomb would not have been discovered, should be admired.
 
 A.
direct object
 
 B.
possessive
 
 C.
object of a preposition
 
 D.
subject

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