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Which among the following statements is the best explanation for the sp3 hybridization of carbon in methane, CH4?

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The new orbitals are one s orbital and three orbitals.
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The s electron is promoted to the p orbitals
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The s orbital is deformed into a orbital
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Four new and equivalent orbitals are formed
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The s orbital electron loses energy to fall back into a partially filled p orbital
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Solution

The correct option is D Four new and equivalent orbitals are formed
For the sp3 hybridization of carbon in methane, CH4, four new and equivalent orbitals are formed. These orbitals are called sp3 hybrid orbitals. These are degenerate in energy.

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