The number of hybrid orbitals of carbon in a molecule of decane are:

36

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40

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38

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8

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Solution

The correct option is B $40$
Decane is an alkane having molecular formula $C_{10} H_{22}$ . Here, each carbon is $s p^{3}$ hybridised. Each carbon has $4$ hybrid orbitals.
Total no of hybrid orbitals = $4 \times 10 = 40$ .

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