what is the hybridization ofCH4?

Q-what is the hybridization of CH4(methane)?

Ans.-sp³

Explanation-:- 

                Hybridization shows total number of bond pair and lone pair in any compound .

we find hybridization of any given compound by the following process. 

Let's find -

given compound- CH4

 central atom of compound -C

valency of central atom -4 

here is a formula to know the hybridisation of any compound 

Z=1/2(central atom's velency+no. of surrounding atom+(-ve charge) -(+ve charge)

Z(sum of bond pair and lone pair)

Z=1/2(4+4)

   =4

If the value of Z=4 hybridisation is sp³.

                                              Anupriya

                                      M.Sc( chem),B.Ed 

                                             15/06/21