S character

[Albert_Luu3K]

In 6th edition textbook, question 4.43, it talks about s-character in regards to hybridization. What is s character?

[Ryan Troutman 4L]

s-character is the contribution of the sigma type bond in hybridization So, if you have sp, it is a 50-50 percent s-p character ratio, while sp2 has a ratio of 33-66 and sp3 has a ratio of 25 to 75 s character to p character. It's simply the percent that the s takes up in hybridization.

[Hadji Yono-Cruz 2L]

s-character is the contribution of the sigma type bond in hybridization So, if you have sp, it is a 50-50 percent s-p character ratio, while sp2 has a ratio of 33-66 and sp3 has a ratio of 25 to 75 s character to p character. It's simply the percent that the s takes up in hybridization.

This is correct. Also adding on, bonds with more s character are stronger and harder to break.

[Albert_Luu3K]

Oh okay, I was just overthinking it. Thank you!