Question

A $s{p}^3$ hybridized orbital contains:

• A. $\frac{1}{4}$ s character
• B. $\frac{1}{2}$ s character
• C. $\frac{2}{3}$ s character
• D. $\frac{3}{4}$ s character

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{1}{4}$ s character

In a $s{p}^3$ hybridized orbital number of s orbital = 1 and number of p orbitals = 3.
% s - character = $\frac{1}{4}$ s - character