Which outcome occurs when atomic orbitals hybridize in methane?

💡 Explanation

Hybridization forms four equivalent sp3 orbitals which orient tetrahedrally because this minimizes electron repulsion, achieving the lowest energy configuration; therefore methane is tetrahedral, rather than retaining the separate s and p orbital configurations reflecting higher electron-electron repulsion.

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