Hybridization in Methane

Hard General Chemistry Chemical Bonding

Consider the bonding characteristics of carbon compounds. Carbon is known for its ability to form various types of bonds. In addition to typical covalent bonding, carbon can also exhibit hybridization. Which of the following statements accurately describes the types of hybrid orbitals involved in the bonding of methane (CH₄)?

Methane utilizes sp hybridization for its bonding.

Methane utilizes sp<sup>3</sup> hybridization, resulting in four equivalent hybrid orbitals.

Methane utilizes only pure p orbitals for bonding.

Methane involves sp<sup>2</sup> hybridization and forms a planar structure.

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