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Presuming all bonds from the central atom are single bonds, using knowledge of valence electrons predict which of the following would exhibit an $s p^{2}$ hybrid orbital configuration when bonded to hydrogen.

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Boron

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Carbon

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is B Boron
Boron with 3 valence $e^{-}$ bonds with $3 H$ atom forming ${B H}_{3}$ , where hybridisation of $B$ is ${s p}^{2}$

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