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

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a

1σs-s,3σs-p

b

1σs-p,3σs-s

c

2σs-s,2σs-p

d

4σsp3-s

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

 In CH4 molecule 2s and 2p orbitals of carbon are used in bonding with 4H 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 atoms. So, 1σs-s and 3σs-p bonds are created. 

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