The correct order of increasing s-character (in percentage) in the hybrid orbitals of…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

The correct order of increasing s-character
(in percentage) in the hybrid orbitals of following molecules/ions is :
(I) \(\mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}\) (II) \(\mathrm{XeF}_{4}\) 
(III) \(\mathrm{I}_{3}^{-}\) (IV) NCl3
(V) BeCl2
  1. II < III < IV < I < V
  2. II < IV < III < V < I
  3. III < II < I < V < IV
  4. II < IV < III < I < V

Answer

(A) II < III < IV < I < V

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