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Question
What orbitals overlap to create the H–C bond in CH3+?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In CH3+, the carbon is sp2 hybridized. The C-H bond is formed by the overlap of the hydrogen 1s orbital with the sp2 hybrid orbital of carbon.
Hint
What is the hybridization of carbon in CH3+?