The percentage S-character of the hybrid orbitals in methane, ethene and ethyne are respectively

Options

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

Answer

A

Explanation

25,33,50.
The hybrid orbitals used for bonding in methane
`(sp^(3)),` ethene `(sp^(2))` and ethyne (sp) have 25, 33 and 50% s-character.