Q. The percentage s – character of the hybrid orbitals in methane, ethene and ethyne are respectively

A) 25, 33, 50
B) 25, 50, 75
C) 50, 75, 100
D) 10, 20, 40
Explanation

(a)
In methane, ethene and ethyne, the hybridisations are respectively $sp^{3}$, $sp^{2}$ and $sp$. Hence, % $s$-character will be
$sp^{3} = \frac{1}{4} \times 100 = 25\%$
$sp^{2} = \frac{1}{3} \times 100 = 33\%$
$sp = \frac{1}{2} \times 100 = 50\%$

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