What is the percent s character in an sp? hybridized orbital? 25% 33% 50% 67% 75%

50%

Explanation:

The percent s - character , in a particular hybridization can be calculated from the following formula , i.e. ,

% s character = 1 / ( 1 + x ) * 100

Where , x = number of p orbitals .

Hence , from the question ,

The % s character in sp hybrid orbital is calculated as -

% s character = 1 / ( 1 + x ) * 100

x = 1 ( since , one p orbital is present in the sp hybridization )

% s character = 1 / ( 1 + 1 ) * 100

% s character = 1/ 2 * 100

% s character = 50 %.

Hence , the % s character in  sp hybrid orbital = 50 % .

the answer is true.

the number of valence electrons for each molecule or ion is shown beneath the structure. remember hydrogen will not have more than two electrons. this hydrogen is part of a covalent bond (sharing two electrons). a double bond here would cause hydrogen to share four electrons with phosphorus.