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What is the molecular geometry of CH4?

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Question: What is the molecular geometry of CH4?

Options:

  1. Linear
  2. Trigonal planar
  3. Tetrahedral
  4. Octahedral

Correct Answer: Tetrahedral

Solution: 

CH4 has a tetrahedral geometry due to four bonding pairs around the central carbon atom.

What is the molecular geometry of CH4?

Practice Questions

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What is the molecular geometry of CH4?
  1. Linear
  2. Trigonal planar
  3. Tetrahedral
  4. Octahedral

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the molecular geometry of CH4?
  • Step 1: Identify the central atom in CH4, which is carbon (C).
  • Step 2: Count the number of hydrogen (H) atoms bonded to the carbon atom. There are four hydrogen atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine the number of bonding pairs. Each hydrogen atom forms one bond with the carbon atom, resulting in four bonding pairs.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the arrangement of four bonding pairs around a central atom leads to a specific shape.
  • Step 5: Understand that four bonding pairs create a tetrahedral shape, where the pairs are spaced evenly around the central atom.
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