An hybrid orbital that has greater s-character is more likelyto possess

a. higher ionization energy
b.greater electronegativity
c. lower electronegativity
d. all of the above

Question

An hybrid orbital that has greater s-character is more likelyto possess

a. higher ionization energy
b.greater electronegativity
c. lower electronegativity
d. all of the above

chmvijay · Answer

The elelctronegativity contribution from S orbitals is higher than the p ,d  and f orbitals as they are close to nucleus. electronegativity contribution decreases in the following way 
s>p>d>f