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The percentage of p-character in the orbitals forming `p-p` bonds in `P_4` is

A

25

B

33

C

50

D

75

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D
In `P_(4)`, P in `sp^(3)` hybridized. Since P-orbitals form `pi` bonds, hence `pi` character is 75%
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