Chemistry · CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE

The percentage of \( s \)-character in \( sp \), \( sp^2 \), and \( sp^3 \) hybrid orbitals is respectively \( x\% \), \( y\% \), and \( z\% \). Find the ratio \( (x - z) : y \).

1. A
   \( 2 : 3 \)
2. B
   \( 1 : 1 \)
3. C
   \( 3 : 4 \)
4. D
   \( 4 : 3 \)