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Which of the following molecules has a regular tetrahedral shape?

A

(1) `C Cl_(4)`

B

(2) CHCl_(3)`

C

(3) CH_(2)Cl_(2)`

D

(4) `CH_(3)Cl`

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The correct Answer is:
A
All the four bonds and all the four atoms bonded to the central `C` atom are identical. Thus, all the four bond angles are tetragedral angles `(109.5^(@))`.
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