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The percentage p-character in sp3 hybridization is ______.

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a

25%

b

50%

c

75%

d

 66.67%

answer is C.

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One s orbital and three p orbitals combine to form four sp3 orbitals, each of which contains 25% s character and 75%  p character. This process is known as sp3 hybridization. Anytime an atom is surrounded by four groups of electrons, this kind of hybridization is necessary.

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The percentage p-character in sp3 hybridization is ______.