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In diborane, the Tau-bonds can be formed by the overlapping of orbitals :

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sp3ssp3
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sp3sp3
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sp2sp3
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sp2ssp2
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Solution

The correct option is C sp3ssp3
In diborane, sp3 hybrid orbital from each boron overlaps with 1s orbital of H atom to form 3 center-2 electron (3c-2e) bond.

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