Answer: If molecular geometry is tetrahedral, there are four bond pairs of electrons and thus hybridization is [tex]sp_3[/tex]
Explanation: Formula used
[tex]:{\text{Number of electrons}} =\frac{1}{2}[V+N-C+A][/tex]
where, V = number of valence electrons present in central atom
N = number of monovalent atoms bonded to central atom
C = charge of cation
A = charge of anion
The number of electrons is 4 for tetrahedral shape that means the hybridization will be [tex]sp^3[/tex].
The electron pairs will try to minimize the repulsions and will occupy a position of maximum stability. This molecule is made up of 4 equally spaced [tex]sp^3[/tex] hybrid orbitals forming bond angles of [tex]109.5^0[/tex]
