Geometry of methyl free radical is:

pyramidal

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planar

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tetragonal

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linear

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Solution

The correct option is B planar
No. of hybrid orbital = No. of σ bonds + No. of lps
= 3 + 0 =3
So hybridisation is sp2 and geometry is planar

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