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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The hybridization of carbon in methane is....
Options
A sp
B sp₂
C sp₂d₃
D sp₃
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methane (CH₄) has tetrahedral geometry with four equivalent bonds, corresponding to sp³ hybridization.

Hint

Four bonds = sp³.

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