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Q.

According to V.B. theory, the bonds in methane are formed due to the overlapping

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a

σs-s,3 σs-p

b

σs-p,3 σs-s

c

2 σs-s,2 σs-p

d

4 σsp3-s

answer is A.

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According to VBT:

2s and 2p orbitals of carbon used in bonding with 4 H atoms to form the methane molecule. 2s orbital of carbon forms 1 bond with 1 hydrogen atom and three 2p orbitals of carbon form 3 bonds with 3 hydrogen atom. So, 1σs−s and 3σs−p bonds are formed in methane due to overlapping.

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