The state of hybridization of carbon atom in methane is
Correct answer: A. Sp³
- A. Sp³
- B. Sp²
- C. Sp
- D. dsp³
Explanation
Hybridization is the concept of mixing atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals that are optimized for bonding. In methane (CH4), the carbon atom is bonded to four hydrogen atoms, which requires four orbitals with equal energy and shape. To achieve this, the carbon atom undergoes SP3 hybridization, which involves mixing one 2s orbital and three 2p orbitals to form four new SP3 hybrid orbitals. The four SP3 hybrid orbitals are arranged in a tetrahedral geometry around the carbon atom, with the four hydrogen atoms occupying the corners of the tetrahedron.
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