Question

Identify the sets of molecules which possess the same hybridization as that of a methane molecule.
(A) Ammonia

(B) Ethene
(C) XeF${}_4$

(D) Water

• A. A, B
• B. B, C
• C. A, B, D
• D. A, D

Answer 1

The correct option is D A, D

The bonds in a methane ( $C{H}_4$ ) molecules are formed by four separate but equivalent orbital, a single $2s$ and $2p$ orbital of the carbon hybridise into four $s{p}^3$ orbitals.

In the ammonia molecule, $2s$ and $2p$ orbital create four $s{p}^3$ hybrid orbital one of which is occupied by a lone pair of electrons.

Here ehtene and water show $s{p}^2$ hybridization.