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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

What percentage s-character does an sp³ hybrid orbital have?
Options
A 25%
Correct Answer
B 33%
C 50%
D 75%
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

sp³ hybridization mixes one s and three p orbitals, so the s-character is 1/4 = 25%. sp² has 33%, sp has 50%.

Hint

One s out of four orbitals.

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