Question

The % s- character in hybrid orbitals of methane, ethane and ethyne respectively are :

• A. 25, 50, 75
• B. 25, 33, 50
• C. 10, 20, 40
• D. 50, 75, 100

Answer 1

The correct option is B 25, 33, 50

$C{H}_4=s{p}^3=25\%$
$C_2{H}_2=s{p}^2=33\%$
$C_2{H}_2=sp=50\%$