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What are the percentage s-character of the hybrid orbitals in methane, ethene and ethyne respectively
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET
Options:
  • A 25, 33, 50
  • B 25, 50, 75
  • C 50, 75, 100
  • D 10, 20, 40
Solution:
1016 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 25, 33, 50
% of s-character in
CH4(sp3)=1004=25,C2H4(sp2)=1003=33,C2H2(sp)=1002=50

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