Statement (A): Each sp hybrid orbital has 50% s character
Statement (B): Each sp hybrid orbital has 50% p character
Statement (C): $π - bond$ is less reactive than $σ -$ bond

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A, B are correct and C is incorrect

All the above statements A, B and C are incorrect

A, B are incorrect and C is correct

All the statements A, B and C are correct

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The sp hybrid orbital is formed by the inter mixing of one pure s-orbital and 1 pure p-orbital. So, the resultant sp orbital should have 50% s character and 50% p character. Therefore, statement-I and II are correct. As we know that the sigma bond was formed by the end on end inter nuclear axis of both the atomic orbitals. Hence it is a strong bond. Coming to pie bond it is formed by the lateral overlapping or sidewise overlapping of two pure p-orbitals or one p-orbital and one d-orbital or two pure d-orbitals. So the pie bond the pie bond is a weak in strength than sigma bond. Hence it is more reactive than sigma bond. Therefore statement-III is incorrect.

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