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In $sp,s{p}^2$ and $s{p}^3$ hybrid orbitals, the $s$-orbital character is $50\%,33.3\%$ and $25\%$, respectively, and because of the higher $s$-orbital character, electronegativity, increases. Related Theory The electrons of $s{p}^3$ hybridized atom are farther from the nucleus than those in $s{p}^2$ hybridized species. Therefore, $s{p}^2$ hybrid species are more stable than $s{p}^3$ hybrid species. This is because the stability is greater when the electrons are close to the nucleus.