JEE MainChemistryP Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
In graphite and diamond, the percentage of p-characters of the hybrid orbitals in hybridisation are respectively :
- A33 and 25
- B33 and 75
- C50 and 75
- D67 and 75
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Correct answer: D
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Identify the hybridisation in each allotrope
- In graphite, each carbon atom is hybridised.
- In diamond, each carbon atom is hybridised.
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Find percentage of -character in each hybrid orbital
For hybridisation:
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means mixing of 1 orbital and 2 orbitals.
Total parts
So, percentage of -character is
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means mixing of 1 orbital and 3 orbitals.
Total parts
So, percentage of -character is
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Match with graphite and diamond
- Graphite -character
- Diamond -character
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Check options
- A: and incorrect
- B: and incorrect
- C: and incorrect
- D: and correct
Hence, the correct answer is D.
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