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What percentage s character does each sp3 hybrid orbital have?
A25%
B50%
C33%
D75%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 25%
One s orbital mixes with three p orbitals, so each sp3 hybrid is one quarter s, that is 25% s character.
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