A sp² hybridized central boron atom with no lone pairs of electrons has what type of bonding A) 1 $\pi$ and 2 $\sigma$ bonds B) 1 $\pi$ and 3 $\sigma$ bonds C) 2 $\pi$ and 2 $\sigma$ bonds D) 0 $\pi$ and 4 $\sigma$ bonds E) 0 $\pi$ and 3 $\sigma$ bonds

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An sp² hybridized boron atom forms three sigma bonds with no pi bonds, as it typically forms three single bonds with surrounding atoms.

A Sp2 Hybridized Central Boron Atom with No Lone Pairs π\piπ

A Sp² Hybridized Central Boron Atom with No Lone Pairs $\pi$