sp3 hybridization in CH4 gives it _ geometry.
Correct answer: C. Tetrahedral
- A. Linear
- B. Coplanar
- C. Tetrahedral
- D. Octahedral
- E. Trigonal pyramid
Explanation
Tetrahedral geometry is shown by sp3 hybridised orbitals like methane.in the formation of methanethe four hybrid atomic orbitals of carbon overlap seperately with four 1s atomic orbitals of hydrogen to form 4 equivalent C-H bonds.
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