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Two hybrid orbitals have a bond angle of `120^(@)`. The percentage of p-character in the hybrid orbital is nearly:-

A

`25%`

B

`33%`

C

`50%`

D

`66%`

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D
Bond angle `120^(@)` means `sp^(2)` hybridisation % P character is 66%
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