Methane is tetrahedral because it is

Methane is tetrahedral because it is

A. sp hybridize

B. sp^2 hybridize

C. sp^3 hybridize

D. sp^3 hybridize

The correct answer is:

C. sp³ hybridize ✅

Explanation:

• Methane (CH₄) has four single bonds around carbon.

• The carbon atom undergoes sp³ hybridization, forming four equivalent sp³ orbitals arranged in a tetrahedral geometry to minimize electron pair repulsion.

(Note: D is the same as C, so C is conventionally chosen.)

PQN: 29