In which of the following the hybrid orbitals of the central atom have the same s-character
A. `CH_4`
B. `Ni(CO)_4`
C. `XeO_3`
D. `[Ni(CN)_4]^(2-)`

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Correct Answer - A,B,C
Hybrid orbitals have same s-character if the type of hybridisation is same. In `CH_4, Ni(CO)_4, [Ni(CN)_4]^(2-)`, the central atom in each case is `sp^3` hybridised. As such, hybrid orbitals in cach case has same s-character.

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