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In graphite and diamond, the percentage of $p$ characters of the hybrid orbitals in hybridization are respectively:
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$67$ and $75$
$67$ and $75$
$\%$ of $p$ - in graphite $\left(s p^2\right)=\frac{2}{3} \times 100=67 \%$
$\%$ of $p$ - in diamond $\left(s p^3\right)=\frac{3}{4} \times 100=75 \%$
$\%$ of $p$ - in diamond $\left(s p^3\right)=\frac{3}{4} \times 100=75 \%$
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