What hitch is used for one-person belays that creates friction by slipping around a carabiner?

The Münter hitch is the correct choice because it is specifically designed to create friction as the rope slips around a carabiner. This hitch allows for controlled lowering and can provide adjustable friction for one-person belays, making it particularly effective in rescue situations and when managing loads. One of its key benefits is its ability to quickly release, which can be essential in dynamic scenarios where adjustments are needed.

The Prusik hitch, while used for climbing and rescue scenarios, operates differently by gripping the rope it’s tied on when loaded, which is not the same as creating friction directly around a carabiner. The clove hitch, primarily used to secure items together, does not function by creating the friction needed for belaying. The figure-eight hitch is commonly used to tie the rope to a harness or anchor but does not serve the purpose of creating friction for belaying in the manner that the Münter hitch does.