Per NCERT §9.2 + Fig 9.1, the H-C-H bond angle in methane and the carbon hybridisation are which?
A180° and sp
B109.5° and sp³
C104.5° and sp³
D120° and sp²
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 109.5° and sp³
NCERT §9.2: methane has tetrahedral geometry, sp³ carbon, all H-C-H bond angles 109.5°.
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