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 %.