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The sp3 hybridization leads to a lower energy state and hence more stability in CH4. Hence hybridization is needed to explain the stability of the methane molecule.
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Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)
by Reger, Daniel L.; Goode, Scott R.; Ball, David W.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
0534420125
ISBN 13:
978-0-53442-012-3
Chapter 10 - Molecular Structure and Bonding Theories - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 416: 10.12
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