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Question
In the molecule methane (CH₄), the carbon atom uses which of the following sets of orbitals for bonding?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In methane, carbon undergoes sp³ hybridization, mixing one 2s and three 2p orbitals to form four equivalent sp³ hybrid orbitals, each containing one electron for bonding with hydrogen atoms.
Hint
Think about the number of electron domains around the central atom.