Q.

Statement (A):  sp3 Hybridization is also called tetrahedral hybridization

Statement (B): The sp3 hybrid orbitals have a tetrahedral orientation in space

Statement (C): The four sp3  hybridized orbitals point towards the four corners of a regular tetrahedron.    

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a

A and B are correct but C is incorrect

b

All the above statements are incorrect

c

All the above statements are correct

d

A and B are incorrect but C is correct

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

To get minimum repulsion forces and to attain more stability the sp3 hybridized orbital should occupy tetrahedral orientation in a space. 
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