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Q.

The four sp3 hybrid orbital of equivalent energies and shape with 25% s character and 75 % p character, directed to form four corners of the tetrahedron  in case of CH4 . The angle between tetrahedron formed is -

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a

120 degree

b

109.5 degree

c

105.9 degree

d

180 degrees

answer is B.

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In the case of methane there is mixing of one s and three p orbitals of the valence shell to form 4 sp3 hybrid orbitals of equivalent energies and shape. In order to retain in shape and form a stable geometry all bonds are distant at an angle of 109.5 degree and thus form 4 corners of tetrahedron.

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