P 104.5 b1 b2 H2O Why do atomic orbital need hybridization? CH4 sp3 109.5 109.5° 109.5 109.5 Carbon has four valence electrons four electrons that are typically involved in bond formation. For carbon atoms bonded to four other atoms,experimental evidence suggested that all of the bonds have similar molecular orbitals.Px Py a b 104.5 b1 b2 H2O • Carbon has four valence electrons – four electrons that are typically involved in bond formation. • For carbon atoms bonded to four other atoms, experimental evidence suggested that all of the bonds have similar molecular orbitals. CH4 Why do atomic orbital need hybridization?