The bond angle in methane _____.

109^{\circ} 31^{'}

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107^{\circ} 48^{'}

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180^{\circ}

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198^{\circ} 28^{'}

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Solution

The correct option is C $109^{\circ} 31^{'}$
Methane is $s p^{3}$ hybridized. When the $s p^{3}$ hybrid orbitals are formed they arrange themselves far apart as posible. It has tetrahedral arrangement with an angle of ${109.5}^{\circ}$ .

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