Which of the following is an example for $s p^{3}$ hybridization?

C H_{4}

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B C l_{3}

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C_{2} H_{4}

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B F_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C H_{4}$
The bond in the methane $C H_{4}$ molecule is formed by four separate but equivalent orbitals, a single $2 s$ and three $2 p$ of the carbon atom hybridized into $s p^{3}$ orbitals.
Hence, option $A$ is correct.

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