The percentage s-character of the hybrid...

The percentage s-character of the hybrid orbitals in methane , ethene are respectively

A

25, 33, 50

B

25, 50, 75

C

50, 75, 100

D

10, 20, 40

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The correct Answer is:

A

% of s-character in
`underset((sp^3))(CH_4) = 100/4 = 25, underset((sp^2))(C_2H_4) = 100/3 = 33`,
`underset((sp))(C_2H_2) = 100/2 = 50`.

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