What is an example of orbital hybridization?

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Jahan Psyche
Oct 24, 2015

Methane (CH4) is an example of orbital hybridization.

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Methane is an example of #sp^3# hybridization. When one s and 3 p orbitals get mixed or hybridized and form 4 #sp^3# hybridized orbitals, it is called #sp^3# hybridization. Carbon atom has 1 s and 3 p (Px, Py, Pz) orbitals in its outermost shell.So these 4 orbitals hybridize and form 4 #sp^3# hybridized orbitals. Each of these orbitals form a sigma bond (covalent bond) with one s orbital of hydrogen atom. Thus a methane molecule is formed.
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