Question

Which concept describes the formation of four equivalent, single, covalent bonds by carbon in its compounds that resembles methane, ch4?

Answer 1

Carbon is special and unique because it is able to form different compounds with a lot of elements, including itself. When it bonds with itself, this is possible because of the concept of hybridization. It is the mixing of atomic orbitals into a new hybrid orbital. In this case, methane is formed through the sp³ hybridization.