Question

The percentage of p-character in the orbitals forming $P-P$ bonds in $P_4$ is:

• A. $25$%
• B. $33$%
• C. $50$%
• D. $75$%

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$75$%

In $P_4$, all P atoms are in $s{p}^3$ hybridization so p-character in the orbitals forming P-P bonds $100\times \frac{3}{4}=75$ %.