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Chemical Bonding: Hybridisation MCQ

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HybridisationMediumQuestion 600306

Question

The hybridisation of carbon in methane (CH₄) is:
  1. A
    sp
  2. B
    sp²
  3. C
    sp³
    Correct
  4. D
    sp³d

Correct answer

sp³

Explanation

CH₄: C forms 4 bonds with H. Steric number = 4 → sp³ hybridisation. Tetrahedral shape with 109.5° bond angles.

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