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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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  • Which of the following molecule has a linear shape?

    A
    `BeCl_(2)`
    B
    `BF_(3)`
    C
    `CH_(4)`
    D
    `C_(2)H_(4)`

  • Which of the following has a regular tetrahedral structure ?

    A
    `SF_(4)`
    B
    `[Ni(CN)_(4)]^(2-)`
    C
    `XeF_(4)`
    D
    `[NiCl_(4)]^(2-)`

  • Which of the following central C atoms has a regular tetrahedral shape and an ideal sp^(3) hybridization?

    A
    `(CH_(3))_(2)CH`
    B
    `(CH_(3))_(3)CH`
    C
    `(CH_(3))_(4)C`
    D
    `(CH_(3))_(3)C CH_(2)CH_(3)`

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