Question

what is the s and p character of sp3d​

Answer 1

Answer:

P orbitals are shaped like figure eights and electrons in p orbitals are slightly farther away from the nucleus than electrons in s orbitals. The sp3 orbital is 25% s character and 75% p character (1 2s orbital, + 3 2p (2px, 2py, 2pz). For sp2 hybridization there is 33% s character and 66% p character.