Question

During the complete combustion of methane $C{H}_4,$ what change in hybridisation does the carbon atom?

• A. $s{p}^3$ to $sp$
• B. $s{p}^3$ to $s{p}^2$
• C. $s{p}^2$ to $sp$
• D. $s{p}^2$ to $s{p}^3$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $s{p}^3$ to $sp$

In $C{H}_4$, $C$ has $s{p}^3$ hybridization and after combustion it forms $C{O}_2$, where $C$ has $sp$ hybridization.