P4 is a stable from of phosphorus. The percentage of p-character in the orbital forming (P - P) bonds in P4 is
25
33
50
75
A
50
B
33
C
75
D
25
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The percentage of p-character in forming P-P bonds in P4 molecule is: 0. In forming P4molecule, P atom uses sp3 hybrid orbitals. Thus, p-character in hybrid orbitals is 75%. S character is 25%
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