MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3937

If an organic molecule undergoes sp2 hybridization, what is the theoretical percentage of s-character present in each hybrid orbital?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #3937

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If an organic molecule undergoes sp2 hybridization, what is the theoretical percentage of s-character present in each hybrid orbital?

    • A) 25.0%
    • B) 50.0%
    • C) 33.3%
    • D) 66.7%

    Answer: 33.3%

    Explanation: One s and two p orbitals create three hybrids. 25% is wrong because that applies to sp3 hybridization only.