MCQ
$CC{l_4}$ has the hybridisation
  • A
    $s{p^3}d$
  • B
    $ds{p^2}$
  • C
    $sp$
  • $s{p^3}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$s{p^3}$
d
$CCl _4$ has $4+4(7)=32$ valence electrons. $CCl _4$ has a tetrahedral arrangement of the electron pairs about the carbon atom that requires $sp ^3$ hybridization. The four $sp ^3$ hybrid orbitals from carbon are used to form the four bonds to chlorine.

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