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Q · Organic Chemistry Medium · 45s
What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in methane (CH₄)?
TopicOrganic Chemistry
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Methane has 4 sigma bonds and no lone pairs around carbon, which requires 4 hybrid orbitals → sp³ hybridization.
Final Answer: Option C - sp³