Single Answer MCQ
Q-00039993

What type of molecular geometry is formed by methane (CH4)?

1

Linear

2

Trigonal planar

3

Tetrahedral

4

Octahedral

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Tetrahedral

Solution:

Methane exhibits a tetrahedral molecular geometry due to the sp3 hybridization of carbon, where four hydrogen atoms are symmetrically arranged around it.

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