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The hybridization on the central carbon in methane, CH4, is:

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sp
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sp2
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sp3
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sp3d
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Solution

The correct option is A sp3
In methane or CH4 the central carbon atom is sp3 hybridized.
Carbon has 4 electrons in its outermost orbit and thus it can form four bonds with four hydrogen atoms.
Hence, it is sp3 hybridized.
Option C is the correct answer.

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