300
We know that combined wave function is given as:
Ψ AB = Ψcovalent + λΨionic
The percent ionic character is given by:
[λ2/(1 + λ2)] X 100
Therefore, 20 = 100*[λ2/(1 + λ2)]
20 + 20 λ2 = 100λ2
20 = 100λ2 – 20λ2
20 = 80λ2
Therefore, λ2 = 20/80
Assuming that the ionic character in H―Br bond is 20 percent. Calculate the fraction of the contribution of the ionic character to the valence bond wave function.