What is the hybridization of the boron atom in BBr₃? A) sp B) sp² C) sp³ D) sp³d E) sp³d²

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The boron atom has three electron domains (two single bonds and one lone pair), indicating that the hybridization is sp. The additional elements in the compound (Br, S, U) do not affect the hybridization of the central boron atom. Choice B indicates an sp hybridization and is the best choice. The other choices include additional elements or are unnecessarily complex.

What Is the Hybridization of the Boron Atom in BBr3

What Is the Hybridization of the Boron Atom in BBr₃