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JAMB Chemistry 1994 Question 49

Question 49

Atomic Structure

Which of the following orbitals of carbon are mixed with hydrogen in methane?

  1. A.1s and 2p
  2. B.1s and 2s
  3. C.2s and 2p
  4. D.2p and 3p
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Answer: C (2s and 2p)

Explanation

Carbon's one 2s and three 2p orbitals hybridize to give four sp3 orbitals, which bond with the hydrogen 1s orbitals.