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Based on valency bond theory the incorrect statement regarding CH4 is

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a

The shape of CH4 is tetrahedral

b

Methane formation  takes place in exicited state of carbon which provides  half filled 2s , 2px , 2py  and 2pz  orbitals each overlaps  with 1s orbitals of hydrogen

c

Three C-H bonds are oriented at 90° to one another while the direction of fourth C-H bond can not be ascertained 

d

All   bond angles in CH4 are 109.5°( i.e normal tetrahedral bond angle)

answer is A.

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Based on VBT all bonds are not equivalent in CH4 
 

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