The four C-H bond of methane are formed by overlap of:
Correct answer: A. sp3-s
- A. sp3-s
- B. sp2-s2
- C. sp3-s2
- D. sp3-sp3
Explanation
The carbon in methane is sp3 hybridized whereas hydrogen only has s orbital. So, a molecule of methane forms by the overlap of Sp3-s orbitals.
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