🔬 MCAT Exam Prep

What is the hybridization of carbon in methane (CH4)?

A sp
B sp2
C sp3
D sp3d

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Carbon in CH4 forms 4 sigma bonds with H atoms, requiring 4 equivalent hybrid orbitals = sp3 hybridization with tetrahedral geometry.

Related MCAT Exam Prep Questions