Practice mode Chemical Bonding

What is the shape and bond angle of the methane molecule, CH₄?

Correct answer B. Tetrahedral, 109.5°

Explanation

Carbon in CH₄ has four bond pairs and no lone pairs. VSEPR places them as far apart as possible, giving a tetrahedron with angles of 109.5°.

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