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The bond angle between hybrid orbitals in methane (CH4) is___________?
A
115.5°
B
109.5°
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C
105.7°
D
180°
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A
115.5°
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B
109.5°
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C
105.7°
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D
180°
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Explanation
Methane's sp3 hybridized carbon gives it a tetrahedral geometry, with bond angles of 109.5° between the hybrid orbitals.
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