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The percentage of p character of hybrid orbitals in graphite and diamond are respectively

A

33 and 25

B

50 and 75

C

67 and 75

D

33 and 75

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C
Graphite has `sp^2` hybridization (s - > 33%, p - > 67%), while diamond has `sp^3` hybridization (s - > 25%, p - > 75%).
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