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2018 · 15 Apr · Shift 1 · Q16
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P Block Elements question

2018 · 15 Apr · Shift 1 · Q16

JEE MainChemistryP Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
In graphite and diamond, the percentage of p-characters of the hybrid orbitals in hybridisation are respectively :
  1. A
    33 and 25
  2. B
    33 and 75
  3. C
    50 and 75
  4. D
    67 and 75
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Correct answer: D

  1. Identify the hybridisation in each allotrope

    • In graphite, each carbon atom is sp2sp^2sp2 hybridised.
    • In diamond, each carbon atom is sp3sp^3sp3 hybridised.
  2. Find percentage of ppp-character in each hybrid orbital

    For hybridisation:

    • sp2sp^2sp2 means mixing of 1 sss orbital and 2 ppp orbitals.

      Total parts =1+2=3= 1+2=3=1+2=3

      So, percentage of ppp-character is 23×100=66.67%≈67%\frac{2}{3}\times 100 = 66.67\% \approx 67\%32​×100=66.67%≈67%

    • sp3sp^3sp3 means mixing of 1 sss orbital and 3 ppp orbitals.

      Total parts =1+3=4= 1+3=4=1+3=4

      So, percentage of ppp-character is 34×100=75%\frac{3}{4}\times 100 = 75\%43​×100=75%

  3. Match with graphite and diamond

    • Graphite →sp2→67%\rightarrow sp^2 \rightarrow 67\%→sp2→67% ppp-character
    • Diamond →sp3→75%\rightarrow sp^3 \rightarrow 75\%→sp3→75% ppp-character
  4. Check options

    • A: 333333 and 252525 →\rightarrow→ incorrect
    • B: 333333 and 757575 →\rightarrow→ incorrect
    • C: 505050 and 757575 →\rightarrow→ incorrect
    • D: 676767 and 757575 →\rightarrow→ correct

Hence, the correct answer is D.

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