Question 84

In graphite and diamond the percentage of P-character of the hybrid orbital's in hybridization are respectively

Solution

Carbon is $$sp^2$$ hybridized in graphite, with p-character $$\frac{2}{3} \approx 67\%$$. In diamond it is $$sp^3$$, with p-character $$\frac{3}{4} = 75\%$$.

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