Question

An $s{p}^3$ hybrid orbital contains

• A. $1/4$ (s-character)
• B. $1/2$ (s-character)
• C. $2/3$ (s-character)
• D. $3/2$ (s-character)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$s{p}^3$ hybrid orbital has $25\%$ i.e., $1/4^{\text{th }}s$ -character.