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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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Question

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in methane (CH₄)?
Options
A sp
B sp²
C sp³
Correct Answer
D sp³d
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In methane, carbon undergoes sp³ hybridization by mixing one 2s and three 2p orbitals to form four equivalent sp³ hybrid orbitals arranged tetrahedrally (109.5°).

Hint

Four identical bonds.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 678 of 1999
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