Question

The correct order of increasing s-character (in percentage) in the hybrid orbitals of following molecules/ ions is: 

(I) CO₃^2-     (II) XeF₄     (III) I₃^-      (IV) NCl₃      (V) BeCl₂ 

(A) II < III < IV < I < V 

(B) II < IV < III < V < I 

(C) III < II < I < V < IV 

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

Answer 1

Correct Answer : A. II < III < IV < I < V