Which of the following hybrid orbitals has maximum "s" character?
Correct answer: C. Sp hybrid orbital
- A. Sp3 hybrid orbital
- B. Sp2 hybrid orbital
- C. Sp hybrid orbital
- D. dsp2 hybrid orbital
Explanation
Expressions shown in the options e.g. sp2 basically mean that an s orbital is merged with 2 p orbitals. The number in the subscript of p represents the number of p orbitals involved in the hybridization. The greater this number is, the less would be the characteristics of the s orbital apparent in the hybrid orbitals. There is no subscript in sp hybridization hence, it has the highest s-character among all hybridizations.
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