Which atomic orbitals from carbon hybridize to form the bonds in CH₄?

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Which atomic orbitals from carbon hybridize to form the bonds in CH₄?

Which atomic orbitals from carbon hybridize to form the bonds in CH4?
А) 1s, 2p_x, 2р_ у, 2р_z
В) 2s, 2p_x, 2p_у, 2p_Z
С) 3s, Зр_х, 2р_у, 2p_z
D) 2s, 2p_x, 2p_у
Transcribed Image Text:Which atomic orbitals from carbon hybridize to form the bonds in CH4? А) 1s, 2p_x, 2р_ у, 2р_z В) 2s, 2p_x, 2p_у, 2p_Z С) 3s, Зр_х, 2р_у, 2p_z D) 2s, 2p_x, 2p_у
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