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When boron atom undergoes `sp^(3)` hybridi zation 

A

all the four `sp^(3)` orbitals contain one electron in each of them

B

three orbitals contain one electron in each of them and the fourth one is vacant

C

two orbitals contain one electron in each of them and two others are vacant

D

one `sp^(3)` orbital contains one electron pair while others have lone electrons

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