Question

The atomic structure of the alkane series contains hybrid orbitals designated as:

• A. $sp$
• B. $s{p}^2$
• C. $s{p}^3$
• D. $s{p}^3{d}^2$
• E. $s{p}^4{d}^3$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$s{p}^3$

In alkane each carbon atom is bonded to four other group. Thus they show $s{p}^3$ hybridized.