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The s-character of each $s p^{2}$ hybrid orbital is

A $50%$
B $66.7%$
C $33.3%$
D $25%$

Answer: C

An

s p^{2}

set is made from one s and two p orbitals, so one part of three is s. The s-character is

1/3 = 33.3%

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