Question

Which species contains an $s{p}^3$ hybridized atom?

• A. $H_3{C}^{+}$
• B. $H_{2}C=O{H}^{+}$
• C. $C{H}_4$
• D. $H_{2}C=NH$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $C{H}_4$

Hybridization of central carbon atom in methane molecule is $s{p}^3$.
Note:
Methane is $C{H}_4$. There are $4H$ and $1C$ atom. The $H$ atoms are attached to $C$ atom via sigma bond. The $C$ atom has $4$ bond pairs and zero lone pairs of electrons.
Shape of methane is tetrahedral with bond angle ${109.5}^0$.