The percentage of p-character of the hybrid orbitals in graphite and diamond are respectively:
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a
33 and 25
b
50 and 75
c
67 and 75
d
33 and 75
answer is C.
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(i) Carbon in graphite is s1p2 hybridized. ∴% age of p-character =21+2×100≃66.66≃67%(ii) Carbon is diamond is s1p3 hybridized.∴% age of p-character =31+3×100=75%