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CHM 102 Electronic Theory in Organic Chemistry Objective Question

Question

What is the shape of methane (CH₄) according to VSEPR?
Options
A Trigonal planar
B Linear
C Tetrahedral
Correct Answer
D Square planar
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methane has four bonding pairs and zero lone pairs, giving a tetrahedral shape with bond angles of 109.5°.

Hint

Four identical bonds.

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