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The hybridization of carbon in methane (CH₄) is:

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In Methane ($CH_4$):
- The central carbon atom is bonded to 4 hydrogen atoms via single $\sigma$ bonds.
- There are no lone pairs on the carbon atom.
- The steric number $= 4 \sigma 	ext{ bonds} + 0 	ext{ lone pairs} = 4$.
- A steric number of 4 corresponds to **$sp^3$ hybridization**.
- This results in a **Tetrahedral** arrangement with bond angles of $109.5^\circ$.

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