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The boron atom of BBr3 has
one atomic orbital.
two atomic orbitals.
three hybrid orbitals.
four hybrid orbitals.

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Three hybrid orbitals.

Explanation: In BBr3 boron is sp2-hybridized (1 × 2s + 2 × 2p → 3 sp2 orbitals) to form three equivalent B–Br sigma bonds in a trigonal planar arrangement; one unhybridized p orbital remains (vacant).