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What is the hybridization of the central atom in CH4?

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Question: What is the hybridization of the central atom in CH4?

Options:

  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. dsp3

Correct Answer: sp3

Solution: 

In CH4, the central carbon atom forms four equivalent bonds with hydrogen atoms, indicating sp3 hybridization.

What is the hybridization of the central atom in CH4?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the hybridization of the central atom in CH4?
  1. sp
  2. sp2
  3. sp3
  4. dsp3

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the hybridization of the central atom in CH4?
Correct Answer: sp3
  • Step 1: Identify the central atom in CH4, which is carbon (C).
  • Step 2: Count the number of bonds the carbon atom forms. In CH4, carbon forms four bonds with hydrogen atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine the type of hybridization based on the number of bonds. Since carbon forms four bonds, it undergoes sp3 hybridization.
  • Step 4: Understand that sp3 hybridization means one s orbital and three p orbitals mix to form four equivalent hybrid orbitals.
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