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An sp^(3) hybrid orbital possesses...

An `sp^(3)` hybrid orbital possesses

A

`1/4` s-character

B

`1/2` s-character

C

`1/3` s-character

D

`2/3` s-character

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In `sp^3` hybrid orbital one part, out of four orbital is s-orbital, so it have 25% or `1/4` s-character.
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