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Which of the following is a correct statement about the hybridization of carbon in methane (CH4)?
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Carbon in methane is sp3 hybridized.
B
Carbon in methane is sp hybridized.
C
Carbon in methane is not hybridized.
D
Carbon in methane is sp2 hybridized.
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Understand the concept of hybridization: Hybridization is the process of mixing atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds in molecules.
Identify the molecular geometry of methane (CH4): Methane has a tetrahedral geometry, which is a key indicator of sp3 hybridization.
Determine the number of bonds formed by carbon in methane: Carbon forms four sigma bonds with hydrogen atoms in methane, requiring four equivalent orbitals.
Recognize the type of hybridization: In sp3 hybridization, one s orbital and three p orbitals mix to form four equivalent sp3 hybrid orbitals, which align in a tetrahedral shape.
Conclude the hybridization of carbon in methane: Given the tetrahedral geometry and four sigma bonds, carbon in methane is sp3 hybridized.
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