Q. Two hybrid orbitals have a bond angle of $120{^\circ}$. The percentage of$s$ character in the hybrid orbital is nearly
A) 25%
B) 33%
C) 50%
D) 66%
Explanation
(b)
For $sp^{2}$hybridization, bond angle is $120{^\circ}$
In $sp^{2}$hybridization,
$s$ character $= \frac{1}{3} \times 100 = 33\%$
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